Cooking for a crowd can be a challenge, but ground beef is a versatile ingredient that makes it easier. With just one pot or pan, you can whip up satisfying meals that everyone will enjoy. Here are 26 simple dump-and-cook recipes that will help you feed a large group without spending all day in the kitchen.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
These peppers are filled with beef and rice, all simmered in a tasty marinara sauce. They cook easily in the slow cooker, making a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup
Ground beef is cooked with chopped onion and then combined in the crock pot with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. This is a simple and tasty taco soup that everyone will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Ravioli is a simple way to whip up lasagna since it replaces the noodles and pairs perfectly with ricotta. This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is a hit with my family.
Instant Pot Bolognese
This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you can whip up a rich and hearty meal that everyone will love.
Cowboy Stew
Cowboy Stew is a great choice when you need to feed a crowd without much effort. With ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, this dish is filling and sure to please everyone.
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
This lasagna is super simple to make. With layers of meat, noodles, sauce, and two kinds of cheese, it’s a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Rotel Dip with Beef
Rotel Dip is a simple and tasty dish made in your crockpot with Velveeta, ground beef, and Rotel Tomatoes. It's a great option for parties and game days.
Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti
Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti features a hearty beef sauce layered with pasta, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Known as Million Dollar Spaghetti, this dish is sure to please everyone.
Slow Cooker Meatloaf
This slow cooker meatloaf is a simple and tasty dish that you can prepare with just a few basic ingredients. It's perfect for holiday meals or any time you want a hearty dinner without much effort.
Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go, combining a flavorful meatloaf with perfectly cooked sliced potatoes. It's great for a cozy weekend meal or for packing up lunch for someone to take to work.
Slow Cooker Hot Chili
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 feeding a crowd.
Copycat Wendy’s Chili
This recipe lets you whip up a delicious version of Wendy’s chili right at home. Packed with beans, veggies, and spices, it’s a great way to enjoy a classic dish.
Walking Taco Casserole
This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into one easy dish. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a simple weeknight dinner.
One Pot Burrito Bowl
These Mexican burrito bowls are simple to make and come together in one pot in just 30 minutes, which makes cleaning up easy. They’re great for busy nights when you want a tasty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
This soup combines all the great flavors of stuffed bell peppers and is cooked slowly in your Crock Pot. It's a filling and simple meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili
This chili is packed with hearty tomatoes and spices. With ground beef and crispy bacon, plus tasty toppings, it's perfect for feeding a crowd.
Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Grape Jelly Meatballs in the crockpot are a hit with everyone and perfect for gatherings. These are great for your next cookout, game day, or potluck.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This soup is simple to make in the slow cooker and packed with flavor. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives.
Slow Cooker Cottage Pie
This dish is a family favorite, combining ground beef, veggies, and seasonings under a layer of mashed potatoes for a filling meal. With the crock pot doing all the work, it's perfect for any night of the week.
Crockpot Enchiladas
This slow cooker enchilada casserole is a simple mix of ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese. It's a great option for weeknight dinners or meal prep, requiring minimal effort to put together.
Crockpot Mexican Casserole
This crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with all the flavors you love from Mexican food, making it a great choice for dinner. It's an easy and affordable way to enjoy a hearty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole
This slow cooker tater tot casserole is a simple and satisfying meal featuring green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese. It's a hearty dish that everyone will enjoy.
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
This crock pot lasagna is a simple meal that you can prepare in no time with just a few basic ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles. Once you put everything in the crock pot, it takes care of the cooking for you.
Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone
This soup is packed with fresh veggies, ground beef, and pasta. It's a filling meal that has everything you need in one bowl!
Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese
This hearty mix of chili and macaroni is perfect for feeding a crowd. It's easy to prepare and cooks slowly to bring out all the flavors.
Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
This casserole features tater tots, a southwestern twist, and plenty of cheese. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd.
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