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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Easy Ground Beef Casseroles That Are Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 23, 2025, updated March 20, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef casseroles are a fantastic option for busy weeknight dinners, offering a hearty and satisfying meal in one dish. These recipes are simple to prepare and can be made with ingredients you likely already have on hand. From classic comfort foods to creative twists, there’s something for everyone in this collection of 23 easy casseroles.

    Ground Beef Stuffed Shells

    STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This comforting dish is a great choice for dinner. Stuffed pasta shells filled with flavorful ground beef, covered in rich sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese, come together in just 35 minutes.

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    Easy Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Shepherd's Pie is a cozy dish that feels like home on a cold day. It's simple to prepare with just a few ingredients, and you can use ground beef or lamb, making it a great option to prepare in advance and freeze for busy days.

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    Italian Noodle Casserole

    Italian Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This beef noodle casserole is quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Ground beef, tomato sauce, soft egg noodles, and cheese come together for a comforting dish that everyone in the family will love.

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    Ground Beef Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This ground beef casserole is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a quick meal, especially if you're not a fan of peas.

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    Beef & Beans Casserole

    Beef & bean casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender beef and beans baked in a tasty tomato sauce, topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese. It's a comforting meal that feels like home.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce, all baked in a pie pan. It's a great way to turn leftover spaghetti into a delicious new meal for a busy weeknight.

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    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd’s pie for a cozy one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra substance and a layer of shredded cheddar on top, it’s a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.

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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 and can be on the table in 30 minutes. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This cabbage roll casserole with ground beef captures the deliciousness of traditional cabbage rolls but is much simpler to prepare. It's a healthy and satisfying dinner option that everyone will enjoy.

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    Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Spinach

    Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Mediterranean Latin Love Affair.

    Baked Ziti is a comforting dish featuring a hearty ground beef and vegetable sauce, topped with plenty of cheese. A creamy layer of ricotta or cottage cheese adds a delicious touch to this satisfying meal.

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    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This casserole is both healthy and tasty, perfect for a comforting meal. It comes together in one pan and is ready in under an hour.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all covered in a generous layer of cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    A plate of Big Mac casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

    This Big Mac casserole combines all the classic flavors of a Big Mac into a delicious meal. With lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a tasty homemade Big Mac sauce, it's a comforting dish for any night.

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    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy baked spaghetti is a great twist on the usual pasta and sauce that your family will enjoy. With layers of noodles, a flavorful meat sauce, and lots of melted cheese, it combines the best of spaghetti and lasagna.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with cheese and crispy tater tots. It's made with simple ingredients and cooked in one pot, making it easy to serve straight from the oven to your table.

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    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake.
    Photo Credit: My Suburban Kitchen.

    Weeknights can be hectic, but you can skip the fast food and whip up this Sloppy Joe biscuit bake instead. It's a dish that everyone will enjoy and feel right at home with.

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    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    The easiest lasagna ever! Made with layers of meat, noodles, sauce, and two types of cheese, it's a quick and easy one-pot meal.

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    Easy Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole in a white oven dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cowboy casserole is easy to prepare and takes about an hour to bake, with most of that time being hands-off. It uses basic ingredients that you likely already have at home.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, and it only requires one pan. With a simple prep and easy cleanup, it's a great choice for busy evenings.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a simple and tasty dish that’s perfect for dinner. It combines comforting textures and flavors, making it a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.

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    Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

    Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    This cheesy tater tot casserole combines seasoned ground beef and vegetables in a creamy sauce that everyone will enjoy. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy meal at home.

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    Cottage Pie

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

    This comforting dish features a filling of beef and vegetables, all covered with a cheesy mashed potato topping. With some easy ingredients, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for family dinners.

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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 comforting one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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