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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Breeze

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 25, 2025, updated January 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can make weeknight dinners quick and easy. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, there are countless ways to prepare delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy. Here are 28 simple recipes that will help you whip up satisfying dinners in no time.

    Cheeseburger Soup

    CHEESEBURGER SOUP.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    Cheeseburger soup is a warm and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy meal. It's cheesy, hearty, and can be made in just 20 minutes.

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    Ground Beef Bibimbap

    Beef Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl).
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Beef Bibimbap is a simple Korean rice bowl filled with a variety of vegetables, tasty side dishes, and sweet spicy beef, all topped with an egg. This is a great meal for busy weeknights.

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    Easy Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole in a white oven dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cowboy casserole is a hearty dish that you can whip up in about an hour, with most of that time spent baking. It uses basic ingredients that you likely have on hand.

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    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 in your home.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese into a delicious meal that's perfect for busy nights. This dish can be prepared in advance and is great for freezing, making it a convenient option for any weeknight.

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    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie

    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    This shepherd’s pie is a warm and filling dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. While it’s usually made with lamb, using ground beef gives it a delicious twist and is often referred to as Cottage Pie.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This soup is perfect for anyone who enjoys stuffed peppers. It's a filling meal, especially when served with cheese and breadsticks.

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    Smash Burgers

    Easy Smash Burger Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Burgers can be enjoyed any time of the year, and you don't need a grill to make them. These smash burgers are quick and easy, cooked in butter on your stovetop, and ready in about 15 minutes.

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    Cattle Drive Casserole

    Cattle Drive Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 24 Bite.

    This is a filling and tasty layered dish that combines the bold flavors of the Old West with a touch of Tex-Mex. It's perfect for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Texas Hash

    Texas Hash.
    Photo credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

    Texas Hash is a tasty one-pot meal that combines ground beef and rice with a Tex-Mex twist. It's a simple dish that's perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    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.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chili

    Slow Cooker Hot Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    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 a cozy meal.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    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.

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    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    Johnny Marzetti is a baked pasta dish that combines ground beef with tomato sauce. It's topped with cheese for a comforting meal.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This walking taco casserole is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. It's a fun twist on taco night, all made in one pan.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great meal for the family that’s simple to prepare and full of protein. It’s hearty and satisfying, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

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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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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    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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    Cheeseburger Dumplings

    Cheeseburger Dumplings.
    Photo credit: Little Nomad's Recipes.

    Cheeseburger dumplings are a fun and easy meal that kids will love. They combine two favorites into one tasty dish that you can whip up in no time.

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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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    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Beef.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni is a simple dish featuring soft pasta, ground beef, sausage, homemade marinara, and plenty of cheese. It's perfect for any day of the week and works well when you have a big group to feed.

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    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This lasagna is super simple to make. With layers of ground beef, noodles, sauce, and two kinds of cheese, it's a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a comforting dish that brings the flavors of home right to your table. It's a simple, cheesy, and hearty meal that's perfect for dinner.

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    Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    Hamburger and Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bitz & Giggles.

    This comforting Midwestern casserole combines ground beef and green beans, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and crispy French fried onions. It's a filling dish that's perfect for family dinners.

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    Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak

    Ground beef cheesesteak.
    Photo credit: Easy Budget Recipes.

    This ground beef version of a Philly Cheesesteak is a quick and budget-friendly option. It delivers all the classic flavors you love, with savory meat, gooey cheese, and delicious toppings on a soft bun.

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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 are sure to impress.

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    Ground Beef Tacos

    Ground beef tacos with salsa.
    Photo credit: House of Yumm.

    These classic Ground Beef Tacos feature homemade taco meat loaded into freshly fried taco shells. Serve up with all your favorite toppings for an easy family meal that takes less than 30 minutes!

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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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