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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Deliciously Lazy Beef Dinners Made for Your Spring Menu

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 9, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy hearty beef dinners that are easy to prepare and full of flavor. With fresh ingredients and simple recipes, these 24 beef dishes will make your weeknight meals satisfying without the fuss. Whether you're grilling, slow-cooking, or stir-frying, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Flat Iron Steak with Creamy Peruvian Green Sauce

    Flat Iron Steak with Creamy Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This flat iron steak is perfect for grilling and packed with flavor. It’s topped with a creamy and spicy Peruvian green sauce called Aji Verde, adding a tasty twist.

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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, and you can add your favorite toppings for a nutritious meal that's great for meal prep.

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    Classic Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This quick and easy meal comes together in just 15 minutes. Ground beef is sautéed with onions and garlic, then mixed with a simple homemade sloppy joe sauce for a satisfying dinner.

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    Easy Beef Chili

    Easy Beef Chili
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This beef chili is a simple way to use up those veggies in your fridge, even if it includes carrots. It's a great dish for busy nights when you want something hearty without a lot of work.

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    Kimchi Sloppy Joes

    Kimchi Sloppy Joe.
    Photo credit: Served From Scratch.

    This classic beef dish gets a fun twist with some Korean flavors. It's a great option for a quick and easy dinner in the spring.

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    Ground Beef Jambalaya

    Ground beef jambalaya.
    Photo credit: Palatable Pastime.

    Ground Beef Jambalaya puts a fun spin on the classic Cajun rice dish by mixing in beef and Andouille sausage. This hearty meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying 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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    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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    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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    Korean Beef Bowls

    Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
    Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

    This Korean ground beef bowl is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. With a delicious sweet and savory sauce, it’s a budget-friendly option that’s packed with flavor.

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    Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

    Cheeseburger sliders.
    Photo credit: House of Yumm.

    Mini pull-apart cheeseburger sliders made with Hawaiian rolls are a simple dinner option that can be ready in just 30 minutes. These little burgers are filled with juicy ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty pickles, all topped with a tasty homemade burger sauce.

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    Grilled Hanger Steak

    Grilled Hanger Steak
    Photo Credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    These gourmet grilled steaks topped with tasty Charmoula sauce are perfect for impressing friends and family this summer. Enjoy them hot off the grill or at room temperature, and they’re sure to be a favorite.

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    Bacon Steak Wraps with Blue Cheese Dressing

    Bacon Steak Wraps with Blue Cheese Dressing.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Bacon steak wraps with chuck steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing are filling and satisfying. This is a great meal for a relaxed spring dinner.

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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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    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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    Ground Beef & Cabbage Skillet

    Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet.
    Photo credit: Real Food Real Deals.

    A one pot ground beef and cabbage skillet is a simple and healthy dinner option. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and is sure to be a hit.

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    Ground Beef Tacos

    Ground beef tacos with salsa.
    Photo credit: House of Yumm.

    Classic Ground Beef Tacos are filled with flavorful homemade taco meat and served in crispy fried taco shells. This is a quick and easy family meal that you can whip up in under 30 minutes!

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    Ground Beef Flautas

    Ground beef flautas.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy these crispy flautas filled with ground beef and melted cheese, served with a refreshing avocado cilantro sauce. This is a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for spring.

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    Easy Meatball Sandwich

    Meatball sandwiches on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This meatball sandwich is a quick and easy dinner that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. It's sure to become a favorite in your household!

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    Arayes

    Arayes.
    Photo credit: Dana's Table.

    Middle Eastern arayes are crispy pita pockets stuffed with tasty, seasoned meat. They're perfect for grilling in the spring, but you can easily make them indoors any time of the year.

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    Cowboy Stew

    Cowboy Stew
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Stew is a great choice when you need an easy meal for a crowd. With ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, it’s a filling dish that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    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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    Taco Soup

    Taco Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Soup combines seasoned ground beef with corn, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a fun take on taco night. Top it off with your favorite ingredients for a colorful and satisfying meal.

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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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