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    30 Make-Ahead Ground Beef Casseroles to Freeze for Busy Weeknights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 8, 2024, updated December 9, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Busy weeknights can make it tough to get a home-cooked meal on the table. These 30 make-ahead ground beef casseroles are perfect for freezing, so you can enjoy a hearty dinner without the hassle. Just prepare them in advance, pop them in the freezer, and you'll have a delicious meal ready to go whenever you need it.

    Ground Beef Tomato Casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's easy to put together. It features seasoned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with melted cheese.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and a topping of crispy tater tots, it's sure to become a family favorite.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This casserole is loaded with beef and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese. It's easy to put together and can be ready in about 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for busy weeknights, as it comes together quickly and requires just one pan. With simple prep and easy cleanup, it's a great option for dinner.

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    Cattle Drive Casserole

    Cattle Drive Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 24 Bite.

    Cattle Drive Casserole is a filling layered dish that combines the bold tastes of the Old West with Tex-Mex flavors. This is a great option for busy nights when you need a satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a comforting dish that brings together classic flavors in a delicious way. This simple and cheesy meal is great for dinner and will definitely be a hit with everyone.

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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 with ground beef and tomato sauce. It's a cozy meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a tasty and healthy pasta dish perfect for dinner. It's a comforting bake that combines great flavors and textures, and it's quick to prepare while being packed with nutrients.

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    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef

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

    This Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef is a filling meal that brings together Tex-Mex flavors and homey comfort. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, it's great for family dinners or gatherings.

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    3 Cheese Lasagna

    3 Cheese Lasagna.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    This delicious lasagna is packed with three kinds of cheese and seasoned ground beef, making it a family favorite. It's a great dish to prepare ahead of time, and you'll find that there are never any leftovers.

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    Ground Beef Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This ground beef casserole is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a quick dinner, especially since it doesn't include any peas.

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    Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This casserole is crispy on top and soft in the middle, packed with delicious flavors. It's perfect for dinner or a filling breakfast, and you can easily prepare it the night before.

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    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner choice for busy nights. It combines a quick ground beef chili with frozen tater tots and plenty of melted cheese for a filling meal.

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    Crescent Roll Taco Bake

    Crescent Roll Taco Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This taco bake features seasoned ground beef and creamy refried beans wrapped in a soft, buttery crescent roll crust. It's a simple and satisfying meal that you can top with your favorite taco fixings.

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    Easy Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Shepherd's Pie is a comforting meal that's perfect for chilly days. It's easy to whip up with just a handful of ingredients, and you can use ground beef or lamb, making it a great choice to prepare ahead and freeze for busy weeknights.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole is a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of tacos in one easy dish. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    Eggplant Moussaka is a filling meal packed with veggies, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese. This healthier take swaps out potatoes for more eggplant and skips the Bechamel sauce, offering a tasty Mediterranean choice.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This Taco Casserole has a tasty mix of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze. This dish brings all the fun of taco night into one simple meal, perfect for busy evenings.

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    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 4 Sons R' Us.

    This is a quick and delicious meal that everyone in the family will love, including the picky eaters. It's full of flavor and great for busy weeknights.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This spaghetti pie is a delicious twist on classic spaghetti and meat sauce, all baked together in a pie pan. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and turn it into a satisfying meal for busy weeknights.

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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, transforming leftover rice into a tasty meal. This filling dish is full of flavor and veggies, making it perfect for gatherings.

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    Beef & Beans Casserole

    Beef & bean casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender beef and beans baked in a tasty tomato sauce, topped with melted Cheddar cheese. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty meal ready to go.

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    Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dish features comforting layers of pasta, ground beef, sausage, and lots of cheese. Super Deluxe Baked Ziti is great for serving a group and is loved by everyone.

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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This ground beef casserole has all the deliciousness of cabbage rolls but is much easier to prepare. It's a simple and healthy option for dinner that you can make ahead and freeze for busy weeknights.

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    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish is a cozy meal featuring ground beef, green beans, and a creamy homemade soup. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you need something filling and easy.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    A serving of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Gather the family for a hearty dinner with this tasty casserole. It's a simple dish packed with ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful spices, all topped with a layer of homemade cornbread.

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    Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

    Mexican Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This meal is easy to prepare and great for busy weeknights. It features ground beef, peppers, and tater tots, all topped with gooey cheese.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    A plate of Big Mac casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

    This Big Mac casserole combines all the classic tastes of a Big Mac into a filling meal. With lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a tasty sauce, it’s perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie

    Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: Lemons & Zest.

    Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie is a fun twist on a classic dish that everyone loves. With ground beef, vegetables, and a crispy tater tot topping, this is a great option for a quick family dinner that you can prepare in just 15 minutes.

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    Ground Beef, Onion and Potato Hotpot

    Minced Beef, Onion and Potato Hotpot.
    Photo Credit: Krumpli.

    This ground beef hotpot is a hearty dish that combines a savory beef stew with layers of sliced onions and creamy scalloped potatoes. It's a comforting meal perfect for chilly evenings.

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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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