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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Delicious Ground Beef Recipes for a Fast Family Feast

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 17, 2025, updated March 4, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a variety of satisfying meals for the whole family. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, these 22 recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up delicious dishes that everyone will enjoy.

    Ground Beef Stir-Fry

    Stir-fried ground beef.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    Ground Beef Stir Fry is a simple and quick dinner packed with healthy vegetables. This 30-minute dish features a delicious sauce that brings everything together.

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    Cheeseburger Dumplings

    Cheeseburger Dumplings.
    Photo credit: Little Nomad's Recipes.

    Cheeseburger dumplings are a fun and easy meal that kids will love. They combine two favorites into one simple dish that you can whip up in no time.

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    Korean Beef Bowls

    KOREAN BEEF BOWL.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    This Korean Beef Bowl features a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, all brought together with a flavorful Asian sauce. In just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker, it’s topped with pickled carrots and cucumbers for a fresh touch.

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    One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    This dish combines dried spaghetti with ground beef, jarred sauce, and water, creating a super simple dinner that only requires one pot. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, making it thick and flavorful, so every bite is satisfying.

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    Lebanese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

    Lebanese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms.
    Photo credit: Every Little Crumb.

    Stuffed artichoke bottoms are bright and flavorful, offering a satisfying bite. Using frozen artichoke bottoms makes this a simple and comforting meal that pairs well with rice.

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    Beef & Quinoa Bowls

    Beef & Quinoa Bowls.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl is a comforting dish that’s packed with flavor. The beef simmers in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon, creating a delicious protein bowl that’s great for meal prep.

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    Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

    Beefy Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This is a tasty and filling dish that combines the flavors of hamburgers with green beans and potatoes. Preparing it in advance helps save time when you're busy.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This dish features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. It’s a quick meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family nights.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a simple one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Ground Beef Stroganoff

    Ground Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This flavorful stroganoff is a quick and easy dinner option that packs a punch. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features juicy, well-cooked ground beef that pairs perfectly with your favorite burger toppings. With just ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, it's simple to prepare.

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    One Pan Dorito Casserole

    One pan Dorito casserole on a dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick Dorito casserole comes together with just 10 ingredients in about 30 minutes. It's a simple and tasty option for dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Hamburger Soup

    Hamburger Soup
    Photo Credit: Fed by Sab.

    Hamburger soup is filled with juicy ground beef, fresh vegetables, and hearty potatoes in a tasty tomato broth. It's a quick and easy dinner you'll want to make again and again!

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    Crunchy Ground Beef Tacos

    Ground beef tacos.
    Photo credit: Confetti & Bliss.

    When you're feeling hungry, there's no need to go out. This simple recipe can be put together in just 20 minutes and tastes just as good as takeout.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a simple dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef, all topped with plenty of cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.

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    Umami Burgers

    Umami Burgers.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    This recipe features juicy burgers made from a mix of ground beef and pork, seasoned with miso and spices for added flavor. It's a simple and tasty option for a quick meal.

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    Stuffed Anaheim Peppers

    Stuffed Anaheim Peppers.
    Photo credit: Tia Clara.

    This stuffed Anaheim pepper boat - filled with juicy meat, overflowing with melted cheese, and bathed in the flavor of a creamy avocado sauce - is the dish you didn't know you needed.

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    3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

    SLOPPY JOES.
    Photo credit: The Short Order Cook.

    A classic sloppy joe is a great choice for a family dinner. It's easy to make and everyone will enjoy it.

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    Cabbage Roll in a Bowl

    CABBAGE ROLL IN A BOWL.
    Photo credit: Rustic Foodie.

    Cabbage Roll In A Bowl is a simple and tasty dinner option. It combines ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.

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    Beef Tamale Casserole

    Beef Tamale Casserole.
    Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

    Tamale Pie is a quick and tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just a boxed cornbread mix, ground beef, and a few items from your pantry, you can whip up a filling meal in no time.

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    Skillet Stuffed Peppers

    Skillet Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    Skillet stuffed peppers are easy to prepare and packed with great flavor that everyone will enjoy. This is a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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    Air Fryer Flautas

    GROUND BEEF FLAUTAS.
    Photo credit: The Urben Life.

    Loaded rolled tortillas are ready in just 10 minutes, making them perfect for taco night, parties, or game day snacks. They're a quick and tasty option that everyone will enjoy.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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