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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30 Hearty Ground Beef Dishes We Crave Every Week

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 22, 2025, updated April 3, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a staple in many kitchens, and for good reason. It's versatile, budget-friendly, and can be transformed into a variety of hearty dishes that satisfy any craving. From classic burgers to comforting casseroles, here are 30 ground beef recipes that are sure to become weekly favorites.

    Cottage Cheese Lasagna

    Cottage Cheese Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Ambitious Foodie.

    Cottage cheese lasagna is a classic comfort food that's simple to make. You can prepare it up to five days ahead, so you can enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal whenever it suits you.

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    Air Fryer Un-sloppy Joes

    Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    This is a tasty twist on classic sloppy joes, perfect for when you want great flavor without the mess. It's a fun way to enjoy a familiar favorite.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna

    Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    Skillet lasagna is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic dish without spending hours in the kitchen. You can have this delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes!

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    Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Peppers

    Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

    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 good dinner option for busy weeknights!

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    Hamburger Soup

    Hamburger Soup.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Hamburger Soup is a hearty dish packed with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It comes together in under 30 minutes and keeps well in the fridge for easy lunches throughout the week.

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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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    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This casserole is both healthy and tasty, perfect for a quick meal. It comes together in one pan and takes less than an hour to prepare.

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    Parmesan Meatloaf

    Parmesan Meatloaf.
    Photo credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family.

    This cheesy meatloaf is a simple and satisfying dish that everyone will love. It's perfect for a cozy meal at home.

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    Cheesy Spiral Pasta

    Cheesy Spiral Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This easy spiral pasta dish is packed with cheese, tomatoes, and beef, making it both satisfying and tasty. It's simple to prepare and yields two pans, perfect for dinner and saving one for later.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe is a filling meal that everyone will enjoy. With tender Russet potatoes and ground beef, it brings together simple flavors for a satisfying dinner.

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    3-Ingredient Chili

    Chili.
    Photo credit: Manila Spoon.

    This chili is simple to prepare and can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. It's a flavorful dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This tater tot casserole mixes crispy potatoes with the flavors of a cheeseburger, creating a fun and satisfying dish. It's a great meal that kids will love.

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    Bolognese Sauce

    Bolognese Sauce.
    Photo Credit: Simply Delicious.

    This bolognese sauce is packed with fresh herbs and garlic, making it a family favorite. It's easy to prepare and always tastes great with pasta.

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    Smoked Meatloaf

    Smoked meatloaf with green beans.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This smoked meatloaf is a perfect choice for a cozy Sunday dinner. It brings together the comforting tastes you remember from childhood, enhanced by a delicious smoky flavor from the grill.

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    3 Cheese Lasagna

    3 Cheese Lasagna.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    This delicious lasagna features three kinds of cheese and ground beef, bringing the best of Dominican flavors to your table. It's a family favorite that everyone will enjoy, and you'll find there are never any leftovers.

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    Cowboy Stew

    Cowboy Stew
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Stew is a great choice when you need to feed a crowd. With ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, this dish is filling and satisfying for everyone.

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    Ground Beef Stuffed Shells

    STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This comforting dish is a great choice for dinner. Stuffed pasta shells filled with flavorful ground beef, covered in rich sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, come together in just 35 minutes.

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    German Spaghetti

    German Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Seanna's Kitchen.

    This German-style spaghetti features ground beef, onions, and celery sautéed in butter and simmered with fresh tomatoes. It's a dish that's sure to please everyone at the table!

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    Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

    Slow Cooker Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish is a family favorite that everyone will love. With ground beef, veggies, and seasonings topped with mashed potatoes, it’s a filling comfort food that’s great for any night.

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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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    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 finished off with a layer of your favorite cheese on top.

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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 topped with plenty of 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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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Easy Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Clean Eating Couple.

    This taco casserole is a quick and easy dinner option that you can whip up in under an hour. It's packed with ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese, making it a satisfying meal for any night.

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    Ground Beef Stir Fry

    Ground Beef Stir Fry.
    Photo Credit: Carmy.

    This healthy Ground Beef Stir Fry is quick to prepare and loaded with vegetables, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. With just a few basic ingredients for the sauce and some veggies, you can whip up a fresh and satisfying meal in no time.

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    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    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 easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and loaded with vegetables, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings.

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    Lasagna without Ricotta

    Lasagna without Ricotta.
    Photo Credit: Elle and Pear.

    This lasagna swaps out ricotta for a creamy béchamel sauce, layered with a hearty meat sauce. It features three layers of meat sauce and béchamel, all topped with crispy, golden parmesan cheese.

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    Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet

    MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET.
    Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    This Mexican beef and rice skillet is a quick and easy dinner that you can make all in one pan. It transforms ground beef into a flavorful meal that's sure to please everyone.

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    One Pot Burrito Bowl

    One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
    Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    These Mexican burrito bowls are simple to make and packed with flavor, all cooked in one pot in just 30 minutes. They’re a great option for busy nights when you want something tasty without a lot of work.

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    Rigatoni Bolognese

    Rigatoni Bolognese (1).
    Photo Credit: Living Lou.

    This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a delicious Italian dish made with ground beef, pork, and sausage. It's a hearty meat sauce that's great for busy nights or when you want to impress at dinner.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole,.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With all the cheesy goodness of a walking taco, you can whip it up in a cast iron skillet in just 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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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