Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of easy and satisfying meals. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, there are countless ways to prepare ground beef that will please everyone at the table. Here are 27 simple recipes that make the most of this staple, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili
This chili is packed with hearty tomatoes and spices. With ground beef and crispy bacon, it's a perfect dish to enjoy with your favorite toppings.
Easy Taco Casserole
This quick dinner is ready in under an hour and is packed with ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese. It's a satisfying meal that's perfect for busy nights.
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.
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.
30-Minute Beef & Noodles
This creamy beef and noodles dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner on a busy weeknight. It all comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a great option when you're short on time.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl features tender ground beef, fresh greens, and a savory kick from soy sauce, making it a simple and tasty dish to enjoy for dinner. This one-pan meal combines healthy ingredients with zesty spices for a satisfying low-carb option.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Homemade Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and delicious option for dinner. This is a great meal to enjoy after a long day.
Korean Beef Bowls
This Korean Beef Bowl features a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, all brought together with a flavorful Asian sauce. In just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker, it's finished off with a crisp topping of pickled carrots and cucumbers for a satisfying meal.
Ground Beef Stroganoff
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 with minimal effort.
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.
Air Fryer Meatballs
These air fryer meatballs are simple to prepare and ready in under an hour. Juicy and tender, these Swedish-style meatballs look great and are a delicious option for dinner.
Ground Beef Tacos
Classic Ground Beef Tacos are filled with flavorful homemade taco meat and served in crispy taco shells. This is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy, ready in under 30 minutes.
Easy Taco Pockets
Easy Taco Pockets combine the delicious flavors of tacos into 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.
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.
Tater Tot Casserole
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.
Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole
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 choice for gatherings.
Mexican Picadillo
Mexican Picadillo features tender ground beef cooked with flavorful Latin spices, tomatoes, and plenty of vegetables. This dish is perfect for a hearty meal that brings a taste of Mexico to your table.
Rigatoni Bolognese
This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a delicious Italian dish featuring ground beef, pork, and sausage. It's a hearty meat sauce that's great for busy nights or when you want to impress at the dinner table.
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.
Eggplant Moussaka
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.
Copycat Wendy’s Chili
This recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of Wendy’s chili right at home. With all the beans, veggies, and spices included, it’s a great way to whip up a delicious meal.
Lula Kebab
Traditional Armenian dishes are full of flavor and charm, and this Lula Kebab is no exception. It's a tasty option that you'll want to enjoy again and again.
Walking Taco Casserole
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.
Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
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.
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’s perfect for a quick meal.
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.
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
This classic Salisbury steak is smothered in a thick, luscious Mushroom Gravy and is a fast, easy, and inexpensive comfort food recipe to make in only 30 minutes! Everything cooks in one skillet for an easy and hearty dinner. If you’ve never had Salisbury steak, here’s the deal: it’s essentially a giant meatball, formed flat like a steak and pan-seared. This version is then smothered in a thick mushroom gravy cooked up in the same pan (though you can skip the gravy if it’s not your thing)
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