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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Easy Ground Beef Dinners We Crave Every Week

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 5, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a go-to ingredient for quick and satisfying meals that the whole family will enjoy. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, there are countless ways to prepare this versatile meat. Here are 25 easy ground beef dinners that are sure to become weekly favorites.

    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty 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 tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Mexican Ground Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls

    Mexican Ground Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    Mexican Ground Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls are quick to prepare in just one pan and take under 30 minutes. This simple skillet dinner is full of Tex Mex flavors and is great for meal prep.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Homemade Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and satisfying meal. It's a great dish to enjoy after a long day.

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    Air Fryer Meatballs

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

    These air fryer meatballs are simple to prepare and ready in under an hour. Juicy and tender, they offer a delicious twist on traditional meatballs.

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    Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole

    Taco Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This casserole is packed with tasty Mexican flavors, topped with crispy tater tots and a layer of melted cheese. It's a dish that everyone in the family loves.

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    Cheesy Baked Meatballs

    Cheesy Baked Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Simply Delicious.

    Cheesy baked meatballs are a simple and satisfying dinner that everyone will love. With juicy meatballs in a tasty tomato sauce and melted cheese on top, this dish is sure to please.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce in a fun pie format. It's a great way to turn leftover spaghetti into a delicious new meal for a busy weeknight.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe is a great option for a filling meal. With tender Russet potatoes and ground beef, it’s a dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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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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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos in a simple one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's 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 satisfying pasta sauce that captures the classic flavors without taking hours to prepare. Using simple ingredients you probably already have, this dish is perfect for busy nights.

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    Crockpot Mexican Casserole

    Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit" Haute & Healthy Living.

    This crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with all the delicious flavors you love from Mexican food. It's a simple and healthy option that saves you money compared to takeout.

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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 comforting meal. It’s quick and easy to prepare, all in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with melted cheese and crispy tater tots. This dish uses real ingredients and is cooked in one pot, making it easy to prepare and serve straight from the oven.

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    Beefy Pasta Bake

    Beefy Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Bitz n Giggles.

    This dish features cheesy beef and noodles, all topped with crispy French fried onions. It's a comforting meal that everyone looks forward to each week.

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    Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    Salisbury steak in mushroom gravy.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Salisbury steak is a comforting dish that's quick and affordable, ready in just 30 minutes. It’s like a big meatball shaped like a steak, cooked in one skillet and topped with a rich mushroom gravy, though you can leave out the gravy if you prefer.

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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 become a favorite.

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    Baked Spaghetti Casserole

    Baked Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This dish is warm and satisfying, offering all the comfort of lasagna without the complicated steps. It's a simple meal that you'll want to enjoy every week.

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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, melted Velveeta cheese, chicken broth, vegetables, and spices. The flavors blend together perfectly, making it a dish everyone will love.

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    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are a simple dinner option that cooks itself in the crock pot. With ground beef and veggies simmering together, this dish is great for busy days when you want a tasty meal without much effort.

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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.

    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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    Tater Tot Casserole

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

    This dish features a tasty ground beef filling 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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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Easy Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Clean Eating Couple.

    This quick dinner is ready in under an hour and features ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese. It's a satisfying taco casserole that everyone will enjoy.

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    Teriyaki Meatloaf

    Teriyaki Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This teriyaki meatloaf has a nice sweet and tangy flavor that gives a fun twist to a classic dish. It's easy to make with common ingredients and goes well with your favorite sides for a simple weeknight dinner.

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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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