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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Simple Ground Beef Recipes That Are Cheap and Delicious

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 21, 2025, updated January 16, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile and budget-friendly ingredient that can be used in a variety of simple and satisfying meals. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, these 24 recipes are perfect for anyone looking to whip up something delicious without breaking the bank. Whether you're cooking for a family or just for yourself, these dishes are sure to please.

    Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme

    Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These chalupas are a tasty twist on the fast food classic, filled with all your favorite taco toppings. With a crispy homemade shell holding savory ground beef, cheese, and fresh lettuce, they’re sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

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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 hearty dish featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable sauce, topped with plenty of cheese. The addition of a creamy ricotta and cottage cheese layer gives it a delicious twist.

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    Dutch Oven Peppered Bacon Meatloaf

    Dutch Oven Peppered Bacon Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Dutch Oven Peppered Bacon Meatloaf is a tasty twist on the classic dish, featuring sausage and thick slices of peppercorn bacon. This hearty meal is perfect for a cozy 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 one easy dish. 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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    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 hearty meal in no time.

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    Cheeseburger Bowl

    Cheeseburger Bowl.
    Photo Credit: Frozen Bananas.

    This Cheeseburger Bowl has all the classic burger flavors but skips the bun. It's a tasty, low-carb meal that's simple to prepare.

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    Stuffed Peppers without Rice

    Stuffed Peppers without Rice.
    Photo Credit: Diabetes Strong.

    Stuffed peppers without rice are a great low-carb dinner option. They come together quickly and are sure to please the whole family!

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole combines the classic taste of a bacon cheeseburger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Even the pickiest eaters will find this cheesy casserole hard to resist.

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    Ground Beef Stir Fry

    Ground Beef Stir Fry.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

    This ground beef stir fry stands out with its colorful mix of vegetables, including red bell peppers and green onions. The variety of veggies adds a nice crunch and different flavors, while the homemade teriyaki sauce ties everything together with a sweet and tangy kick.

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    Beef & Quinoa Bowls

    Beef & Quinoa Bowls.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl is sure to warm you up. The beef simmers in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon, creating a flavorful dish that you can customize with your favorite toppings for a healthy meal.

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

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

    Stuffed peppers are a quick and tasty meal that you can whip up in just 45 minutes. Packed with Tex-Mex flavors and topped with cheese, they’re great on their own or paired with tortilla chips.

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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 even better than hamburger helper, with a rich and creamy flavor. 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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    3-Ingredient Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo credit: Feast for a Fraction.

    This is a quick and easy dinner that's easy on the wallet. Ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and egg noodles combine for a creamy meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Cowboy Casserole

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

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dish that's perfect for dinner. It's creamy and cheesy, topped with crispy tater tots, and your family will love it.

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    Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dish is all about comfort and satisfaction. With pasta, ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, this Super Deluxe Baked Ziti is perfect for feeding a crowd.

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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 really tasty, perfect for the whole family. It comes together in under 45 minutes, making it a great choice for a cozy weeknight meal.

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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 covered in 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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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This walking taco casserole is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. It all cooks in one pan, making it a fun twist on your usual taco night.

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    Instant Pot Beef and Shells

    Instant Pot Beef and Shells
    Photo Credit: Earing In An Instant.

    This simple one-pot dish combines ground beef and pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It's a satisfying dinner that's quick to prepare.

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    Air Fryer Chili Nachos

    Air Fryer Chili Nachos.
    Photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    This cheesy dish is quick to prepare, taking only about 5 minutes to cook. It's a satisfying meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These burgers are juicy and cooked just right, perfect for piling on your favorite toppings. With just ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, you can whip them up easily.

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

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

    These meatballs are incredibly tasty and simple to prepare. You can cook them on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven, and they come out juicy and full of flavor.

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    Cheeseburger Soup

    CHEESEBURGER SOUP.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    Cheeseburger soup is a warm and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy meal. It's cheesy, hearty, and can be made in just 20 minutes.

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    Ground Beef Chili

    Ground Beef Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This chili is made in the slow cooker with beans, corn, peppers, and masa harina. It's packed with delicious Southwest flavors!

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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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