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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Savory Ground Beef Dishes That Are Perfect for Meal Prep

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 28, 2025, updated March 20, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a variety of savory dishes, making it a great choice for meal prep. From hearty casseroles to flavorful stir-fries, these 24 recipes are not only easy to make but also perfect for storing and reheating throughout the week. Whether you're looking for something comforting or a bit more adventurous, there's a ground beef dish here to suit your needs.

    Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Italian Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: From a Chef's Kitchen.

    Italian Stuffed Peppers are a cozy and satisfying dish. They feature green bell peppers filled with ground beef and farro, all smothered in a tasty tomato sauce for a filling meal.

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    Ground Beef Stroganoff

    Ground Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This flavorful stroganoff is a great dinner option that packs a punch without taking up too much of your time. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious and easy to prepare.

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    Crescent Roll Taco Bake

    Crescent Roll Taco Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This taco bake features seasoned ground beef and creamy refried beans wrapped in a soft, buttery crescent roll crust. Top it with your favorite taco toppings for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chili

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

    This chili is packed with flavor from bacon and has a nice kick from serrano peppers. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole

    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This casserole features ground beef mixed with a creamy tomato sauce, all cooked in one skillet. Topped with plenty of cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots, it's a hearty dish that's perfect for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole

    Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This hamburger potato casserole is a hearty dish that brings together beef and onions with just five ingredients. It's easy to make and cooks fast, perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This walking taco casserole is packed with melted cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning, and crunchy corn chips like Fritos, all baked together for a tasty meal. It's a simple and enjoyable dish that everyone in the family will appreciate.

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    Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner

    Hobo Dinner in the Slow Cooker.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go, featuring a flavorful meatloaf paired with perfectly cooked sliced potatoes. It's great for a weekend meal at home or for packing up lunch for work.

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    Ground Beef and Potatoes

    Ground Beef and Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This recipe for Ground Beef and Potatoes is easy to make and sure to please everyone at the table. It’s a comforting meal that you can have on the table in under 45 minutes.

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    Smash Burger Quesadilla

    Smash Burger Quesadilla.
    Photo Credit: The Candid Cooks.

    This smash burger quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy night in. It comes together in less than 20 minutes, making it a quick option for dinner.

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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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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    With layers of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese, Taco Casserole is a fun weeknight meal that can be made ahead and is freezer-friendly. It’s taco night with everything baked together in a single dish.

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    Creamy Beef and Shells

    Creamy Beef and Shells.
    Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

    Creamy Beef and Shells is a tasty pasta dish that's creamier and more flavorful than the usual hamburger helper. It comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick family dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    Pastelón de arroz is a cheesy casserole that combines beef and rice, making it a great way to use up leftover rice. This dish is simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and loaded with vegetables, making it a fantastic option for gatherings.

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    Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

    Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This cheesy soup is a family favorite, packed with ground beef, potatoes, Velveeta cheese, chicken broth, and vegetables. The flavors blend together perfectly, making it a dish everyone will love.

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    Easy Taco Pockets

    Easy Taco Pockets.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Easy Taco Pockets combine the flavors of your favorite tacos in a convenient hand-held pie. They're perfect for busy weeknights and are a hit with both kids and adults, especially when enjoyed fresh from the oven with gooey cheese and a crispy crust.

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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 that skips the rice. Packed with tex-mex flavors from taco seasoning and topped with cheese, they’re great on their own or with some tortilla chips.

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    One Pan Fajita Pasta

    One Pan Fajita Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    One Pan Fajita Pasta combines pasta with classic fajita flavors like tomatoes, ground beef, and cheese for a tasty meal. It's a comforting dish that you can whip up in just one pan and under 30 minutes.

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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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    Burrito Bake

    Burrito Bake.
    Photo Credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Burrito Bake is a simple dish that combines ground beef, refried beans, cheese, and crescent dough. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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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, all topped with plenty 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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    Air Fryer Mini Taco Hand Pies

    AIR FRYER MINI TACO HAND PIES.
    Photo credit: Emily Fabulous.

    These are simple to prepare and work well as a snack or a meal anytime. Kids love them, and they pair nicely with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or dipping sauce.

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    Potato Ground Beef Casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's easy to make. It features browned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with cheese.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With simple ingredients you probably already have, you can whip up a rich and satisfying meal in no time.

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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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