Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be the star of many family dinners. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, there are countless ways to prepare it that everyone will enjoy. Here are 25 simple ideas to help you create delicious meals that will please the whole family.
Homemade Hamburgers
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.
The Best Tater Tot Casserole
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.
Walking Taco Casserole
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.
Eggplant Moussaka
Eggplant Moussaka is a simple 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 healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This casserole is both healthy and tasty, perfect for a quick meal. It comes together in one pan and is ready in under an hour.
Instant Pot Bolognese
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.
Slow Cooker Cottage Pie
This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With ground beef, veggies, and seasonings all topped with creamy mashed potatoes, it’s a filling comfort food that’s easy to prepare in the crock pot.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats filled with a tasty tomato sauce and topped with cheese are a great dish to enjoy. They come together easily and are perfect for a comforting meal.
Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
Nacho Soup is a tasty twist on your favorite nachos. It combines ground beef, Rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, all simmered together in a crock pot for a comforting meal.
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
This dish is warm and cheesy, offering all the comfort of lasagna but with much less effort. It's perfect for a cozy meal when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
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.
Ground Beef Stuffed Shells
This comforting dish is a great choice for dinner. Stuffed pasta shells filled with flavorful ground beef, smothered in rich sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, come together in just 35 minutes.
Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs in Tangy Sauce
These meatballs with rice are simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce that brings back memories. This dish is a comforting and nostalgic meal that everyone will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie is a classic dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It features ground beef, carrots, peas, and creamy mashed potatoes on top, making it a hearty meal.
BBQ Smoked Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a classic dish, and BBQ smoked meatloaf takes it to the next level. This recipe features flavorful ground beef with a tasty garlicky tomato glaze that will impress everyone at the table.
Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs
Pasta shells filled with cheese and meatballs, all covered in a simple tomato sauce, are a classic dish. This is a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy.
Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole
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.
Italian Meatloaf
This Italian meatloaf is simple to prepare—just combine the ingredients and bake it. It's juicy and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for a family dinner, especially when served with spaghetti and marinara sauce.
Crockpot Enchiladas
Crockpot enchiladas are a simple dish that brings together ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese all cooked in one pot. This is a great option for busy weeknights or when you want to prepare meals ahead of time.
Korean Beef Bowl
This dish combines sweet and savory flavors in a delicious way. It features lean ground beef along with ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and some spices.
Rigatoni al Forno
This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a tasty and healthier pasta dish perfect for dinner. It's a comforting mix of flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy, and it doesn't take much time to prepare.
Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
This simple recipe is a hit with families and takes just 15 minutes to prepare. It's perfect for classic comfort food that you can prepare in advance.
Air Fryer Meatballs
These air fryer meatballs are simple to prepare and ready in under an hour. Juicy and tender, these Swedish-style meatballs are sure to impress.
American Goulash
Ground beef is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, combined with soft pasta, and finished off with a layer of Cheddar cheese. This dish is a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
The easiest lasagna ever! Made with layers of meat, noodles, sauce, and two types of cheese, it's a quick and easy one-pot meal.
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