Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be used in countless family-friendly meals. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, these 30 easy recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and will please everyone at the table. With simple steps and common ingredients, making dinner can be a breeze!
Bolognese Pasta Bake
This hearty Bolognese pasta bake is great for busy weeknights and can easily be prepared in large quantities. It's also perfect for freezing, so you can have a delicious meal ready whenever you need it.
Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs in Tangy Sauce
These meatballs with rice are simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce that brings back great memories. This is a fun dish that everyone will enjoy.
Beef Taco Skillet
This cheesy ground beef taco skillet is a quick meal that comes together in just 15 minutes. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you need something tasty and filling.
Texas Hash
Texas Hash is a tasty one-pot meal that combines ground beef and rice with a Tex-Mex twist. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and is easy to prepare.
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.
Walking Taco Casserole
Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and tasty dish that everyone will enjoy. It combines the cheesy goodness of a walking taco and can be ready in just 30 minutes using a cast iron skillet.
Slow Cooker American Goulash
Slow Cooker American Goulash is a hearty dish packed with beef and vegetables. This simple recipe is perfect for dinner and can easily feed a crowd.
Ground Beef Fajitas
Ground beef fajitas are a quick and easy dinner option. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights.
Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
These meatballs are simple to prepare and can be ready in under an hour. You can cook them on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven, resulting in juicy and flavorful meatballs.
Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Spinach
Baked Ziti is a hearty dish featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable sauce, topped with plenty of cheese. The addition of a creamy ricotta and cottage cheese layer gives it a delicious twist that everyone will enjoy.
Air Fryer Meatballs
Air fryer meatballs are quick to make in just 30 minutes using basic ingredients you probably already have. They are juicy and tender inside, with a nice crispy outside.
Spaghetti Pie
Cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce in a fun, layered way. It's a great option for weeknight dinners, especially if you have leftover spaghetti to use up.
Skillet Ground Beef and Potatoes
This dish is a simple and budget-friendly one-skillet meal that everyone will enjoy. It’s filling and doesn’t require any extra sides, making it perfect for feeding a crowd.
Smash Burger Quesadilla
This smash burger quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy night in. It comes together in less than 20 minutes, making it a quick option for dinner.
Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Peppers
Crisp bell peppers are stuffed with seasoned taco meat and air-fried until they're nice and tender, then topped with melted cheese. This is a great option for busy weeknights.
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 with family and friends.
Air Fryer Meatballs
These air fryer meatballs are simple to prepare and ready in under an hour. Juicy and tender, they offer a delicious twist on traditional meatballs.
Taco Pasta Salad
This Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos is a great dish for potlucks, BBQs, or family get-togethers. It's simple to adjust the recipe size, so you can make enough for a crowd or just whip up a smaller portion when you're in the mood for something tasty.
Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme
These homemade chalupas are a tasty upgrade from the fast food version, packed with all your favorite taco toppings. With a crispy fried dough base filled with savory taco meat, cheese, and lettuce, they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
This casserole is great any time of day, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's packed with soft potatoes, ground beef, onions, cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese
This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a hearty Italian dish featuring ground beef, pork, and sausage. It's a great choice for weeknight meals or special gatherings, especially when served over rigatoni pasta.
One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade hamburger helper is a warm and satisfying dish packed with tender macaroni and seasoned ground beef in a rich, cheesy sauce. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and makes a great meal for any occasion.
Homemade Hamburgers
These burgers are juicy and cooked just right, perfect for serving with your favorite toppings. With just ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, you can whip up a satisfying meal for everyone.
Ground Beef Tacos
Classic Ground Beef Tacos are filled with flavorful homemade taco meat and served in crispy fried taco shells. This easy family meal is perfect for busy nights and can be ready in under 30 minutes!
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).
Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie
This dish puts a fun spin on a classic favorite. It features a hearty mix of beef and veggies, all covered with melty cheese and crispy tater tots.
Eggplant Moussaka
Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, 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.
Instant Pot Bolognese
This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a rich and hearty meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Texas Pasta
This Texas Pasta dish is a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. Packed with lean ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for feeding a crowd.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
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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