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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    27 Simple Ground Beef Dinners You’ll Want to Make Every Week

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 4, 2025, updated January 16, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be the star of many quick and easy dinners. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, there are countless ways to prepare delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy. Here are 27 simple ground beef dinners that are perfect for busy weeknights.

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
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    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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    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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    Cabbage Roll in a Bowl

    CABBAGE ROLL IN A BOWL.
    Photo credit: Rustic Foodie.

    Cabbage Roll In A Bowl is a simple and tasty dinner option. It combines ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.

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    Zucchini Beef Meatballs

    Zucchini Beef Meatballs.
    Photo credit: Lemons + Zest.

    These tasty beef meatballs are packed with zucchini for a healthy twist. With just 15 minutes of prep and simmered in sauce, dinner is ready to enjoy!

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    American Goulash

    American Goulash
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    American Goulash is a simple, one-pot dish that combines ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles. It's a comforting meal that's great any time of the year and even better the next day.

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    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    Taco Potato Casserole is a filling and tasty dish that brings together Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this simple casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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    Kimchi Sloppy Joes

    Kimchi Sloppy Joe.
    Photo credit: Served From Scratch.

    This classic dish gets a fun twist with some Korean flavors. It's a great way to enjoy a familiar meal with a little extra kick.

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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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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a simple dish that doesn't require rolling tortillas. With layers of ground beef, cheese, and mild green enchilada sauce, it's a hit with the whole family.

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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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    Beefy Velveeta Cheese Soup

    Beefy Velveeta Cheese Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This soup brings together the delicious tastes of cheesy dip and a classic cheeseburger. It's a great option for a cozy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Instant Pot Taco Soup

    Taco soup.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This taco soup brings all the great flavors of tacos without the mess, perfect for a cozy meal. With a mix of V8 and broth, it creates a thick and hearty soup packed with extra veggies.

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    Air Fryer Hamburgers

    Hamburger cooked in an air fryer.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These air fryer hamburgers are super simple to whip up with just four ingredients, plus any toppings you like. This is an easy meal that fits perfectly into a busy week.

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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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    Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans

    Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ground beef, bell peppers, and onions come together in this simple dish. The seasonings really bring everything to life and make it a memorable meal.

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    One Pot Lasagna Soup

    One Pot Lasagna Soup.
    Photo Credit: Soups to Savor.

    This one pot Lasagna Soup has all the flavors of a classic lasagna but is lighter and easier to enjoy. It's a great option when you're in the mood for lasagna without the heaviness.

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    Slow Cooker Pizza and Pasta Soup

    Slow Cooker Pizza and Pasta Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This hearty soup is packed with pizza flavors and bow-tie pasta, making it a hit with the whole family. Plus, it's easy to freeze, so you can enjoy it later without much work.

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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, these Swedish-style meatballs look great and are a delicious option for dinner.

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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 delicious Mexican flavors and is a great option for busy weeknights. It's a healthier and more affordable choice than ordering takeout.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole will remind you of a taste of home, a very comfortable dish with a single pot, simple, cheesy beefy, and tasty! Forever classic favorite food for your dinner!

    Easy Meatball Sandwich

    Meatball sandwiches on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This meatball sandwich is a quick and easy dinner that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. It's sure to become a favorite with your family!

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    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    This simple recipe is a hit with families and can be prepped in just 15 minutes. It's perfect for classic comfort food that you can prepare in advance.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This soup is simple to make and packed with flavor, all thanks to the slow cooker. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives.

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    Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Dry onion soup mix adds great flavor to classic meatloaf, making it a tasty dinner option. This dish is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.

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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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    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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    Slow Cooker American Goulash

    Slow Cooker Goulash.
    Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

    Slow Cooker American Goulash is a rich, meaty dish loaded with beef and veggies. This easy slow cooker ground beef recipe is great for 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 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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