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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Effortless Beef Dinners You Can Almost Just Dump and Bake

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 14, 2025, updated March 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Busy weeknights can make dinner time a challenge, but these 24 beef dinners are here to save the day. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can just dump everything into a dish and let the oven do the work. Perfect for families or anyone looking for a hassle-free meal, these recipes will have you enjoying hearty beef dishes without the fuss.

    Ground Beef Jambalaya

    Ground beef jambalaya.
    Photo credit: Palatable Pastime.

    Ground Beef Jambalaya is a tasty take on the classic Cajun rice dish, featuring beef and Andouille sausage for extra flavor. This hearty meal is perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of work.

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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This cabbage roll casserole combines the delicious flavors of cabbage rolls with minimal effort. It's a simple and healthy dinner option that everyone will enjoy.

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    Beef & Beans Casserole

    Beef & bean casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Beef and beans are combined in a tasty tomato sauce and topped with melted Cheddar cheese. This is a simple and satisfying dinner option.

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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 delightful bite. Using frozen artichoke bottoms makes this a simple and satisfying meal, perfect alongside rice.

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    Meatloaf

    Meatloaf.
    Photo credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This is a straightforward and lighter version of meatloaf that skips the breadcrumbs. With only a handful of ingredients, it comes together quickly for a classic dinner that everyone will love.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole combines crunchy nacho Doritos, seasoned ground beef, zesty red and green salsa, and gooey shredded cheese, all baked to perfection. It's a fun and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your table.

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    Tater Tot Casserole

    Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This dish features a tasty ground beef mixture covered with cheesy tater tots, creating a simple casserole that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a comforting meal that’s great for busy weeknights.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dinner option that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy filling, cheesy goodness, and a topping of crispy tater tots, it's sure to become a family favorite.

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    Ground Beef Nachos

    Nachos.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This dish features a tasty mix of seasoned ground beef combined with ranch beans, black beans, onions, garlic, sour cream, jalapenos, avocados, cilantro, lime slices, and plenty of melted cheese. It's a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great choice for a family dinner during the week. It's simple to prepare, loaded with protein, and sure to satisfy everyone's hunger.

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    Beef Tamale Casserole

    Beef Tamale Casserole.
    Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

    Tamale Pie is a simple 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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    Campbell's Tater Tot Casserole

    Campbell’s Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Mimi Loves Cooking.

    This is a new family favorite for busy nights when you need something quick and easy. Pair it with a side salad for a complete meal!

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    Stuffed Zucchini Boats

    Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    Zucchini boats filled with a tasty tomato sauce and topped with cheese come together easily in a casserole dish. This dish is perfect for a comforting meal that doesn't require much effort.

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    No Boil Baked Ziti

    No Boil Baked Ziti
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    This dish combines the delicious flavors of baked ziti with minimal effort. Simply layer the ingredients and let the oven do the work.

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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. Filled with juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty pickles, all topped with a tasty homemade burger sauce, these sliders are great for family meals or a fun snack.

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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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    One Pot Burrito Bowl

    One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
    Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    These Mexican burrito bowls are simple to prepare and can be made in one pot in just 30 minutes, which makes cleaning up easy. They are great for busy nights when you want a tasty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    This simple dish is a hit with families and only requires 15 minutes of prep time. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a comforting meal ready to go.

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    Parmesan Meatloaf

    Parmesan Meatloaf.
    Photo credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family.

    This cheesy meatloaf is a simple and satisfying dish that everyone will love. It's perfect for a cozy dinner without a lot of work.

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    Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This casserole has a crispy top and a soft, flavorful center. It's perfect for dinner or a filling breakfast, and you can even make it the night before.

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    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This cheeseburger tater tot casserole brings together crispy potatoes and the flavors of a Big Mac for a fun and satisfying meal. It's a great option for kids and perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

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

    This dish features tasty hamburger flavors combined with green beans and your choice of potatoes. It's a filling meal that you can prepare in advance to make dinner easier.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a simple weeknight dinner. Everything cooks together in one dish, making it easy to prepare and perfect for freezing.

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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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    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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