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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Lazy Beef Dinners That Are Perfect for Spring

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 6, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh flavors and easy meals, especially when it comes to beef dishes. These 23 simple recipes are not only quick to prepare but also bring a burst of seasonal goodness to your dinner table. From hearty stir-fries to the best meatballs, these meals will satisfy your cravings without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.

    Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Skillet

    SWEET POTATO AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET.
    Photo credit: House of Yumm.

    This simple skillet dinner is packed with a homemade Tex-Mex spice mix that includes chili powder, cumin, and coriander. It all comes together in one pan, making it a great choice for a family meal on a busy weeknight.

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These meatballs are simple to prepare and can be ready in under an hour. You can cook them on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven, resulting in juicy and flavorful meatballs.

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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 a great choice for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Beef Chow Fun

    beef chow fun.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Beef Chow Fun is a simple dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Featuring rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and flank steak, it's a satisfying option that will leave you wanting more.

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    Hamburger Soup

    Hamburger Soup.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Hamburger Soup is a hearty dish packed with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is great for leftovers during the week.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros.
    Photo Credit: Like Mother, Like Daughter.

    Slow cooker beef gyros feature tender beef that cooks to perfection in the slow cooker. Wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce, this is a great meal for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This soup combines all the great tastes of stuffed bell peppers, simmered slowly in your Crock Pot. It's a filling and simple meal that's perfect for a weeknight.

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    Low FODMAP Burgers

    A cheeseburger without a bun on top.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This recipe features ground beef for a juicy burger that's perfect for spring. You can cook it on the grill outside or use a cast iron pan indoors for great results.

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    Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Italian Stuffed Peppers with no rice.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These stuffed peppers are filled with hearty marinara sauce, creamy pesto cheese, and melted mozzarella, all wrapped in a soft bell pepper. You can have this tasty dish ready in less than an hour, perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Cheesy Gordita Crunch

    Crunchy tacos.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy gordita crunch is a simple twist on taco night that adds a delicious quesadilla layer to your crispy taco. Using fresh ingredients, these homemade tacos are even better than what you’d get at Taco Bell.

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

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

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Stuffed peppers can be ready in just 45 minutes with this simple recipe. Packed with tex-mex flavors and topped with cheese, they’re great on their own or alongside some tortilla chips.

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    Beef Enchiladas

    BEEF ENCHILADAS.
    Photo credit: House of Yumm.

    This enchilada recipe is packed with flavorful ground beef and gooey cheese, all covered in a tasty homemade Tex Mex sauce. It's a simple dish that's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chili

    Slow Cooker Hot Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This chili packs a punch with serrano peppers and is loaded with flavor from the bacon. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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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 or lamb, all covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.

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    Manestra (Greek-Style Orzo with Ground Beef)

    Greek orzo with ground beef.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Comfort food often includes casseroles or mac’n’cheese, but this dish offers a tasty Greek twist. Manestra is a hearty meal that's easy to enjoy any time.

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    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Forget the oven and whip up a tasty slow cooker meatloaf instead. With just a few simple ingredients, this easy crockpot dish is perfect for your spring dinners.

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    Air Fryer Meatballs

    A stack of meatballs.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These air fryer meatballs are super simple to whip up and don’t need eggs or breadcrumbs. Ready in under an hour, they’re juicy and tender, making them a great choice for dinner.

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    Ground Beef Fried Rice

    Ground Beef Fried Rice.
    Photo credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

    Ground Beef Fried Rice is a quick and filling meal that you can whip up in just half an hour. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something hearty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs.
    Photo Credit: My Chef's Apron.

    Ribs are seasoned with a great mix of spices and slow-cooked until they're super tender. This is a tasty family dinner that goes well with any vegetable side.

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    Ground Beef & Broccoli

    Ground Beef And Broccoli.
    Photo credit: LIving Chirpy.

    This healthy beef dinner is quick and easy, using only 9 ingredients and taking just 20 minutes to prepare in one pan. It's a great option for busy nights in the spring.

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    Beef Taco Skillet

    BEEF TACO SKILLET.
    Photo credit: Laura Fuentes.

    This cheesy ground beef taco skillet is a quick meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Beef Noodle Stir Fry

    Beef noodles.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    This beef noodle stir fry is simple to whip up in just 15 minutes and packed with flavor from the beef, onions, spaghettini, and soy sauce. It's a great choice for a comforting meal any night of the week.

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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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