Ground beef is a go-to ingredient for quick and satisfying meals, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With its versatility, you can whip up everything from classic burgers to hearty casseroles in no time. Here are 34 easy ground beef dishes that will help you get dinner on the table without the stress.
Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili
This chili is packed with hearty tomatoes and spices. With ground beef and crispy bacon, it's a great dish topped with your favorite ingredients.
Homemade Hamburgers
This dish features juicy ground beef that’s cooked just right and ready to be topped with your favorite burger fixings. With just ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, it’s an easy meal for any night.
Louisiana Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is packed with flavors from ground organ meat, Cajun spices, and the classic holy trinity of vegetables. It's perfect for serving a big group at dinner, parties, or casual get-togethers.
Dorito Casserole
This casserole combines layers of nacho Doritos, ground beef, salsa, and cheese, all baked until golden and bubbly. With its lively Mexican flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at dinner.
Slow Cooker Hot Chili
This chili packs a spicy punch with serrano peppers and is loaded with flavor from the bacon. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Creamy Mexican Taco Pasta
Creamy Mexican Taco Pasta is a tasty and easy meal that brings together the flavors of tacos and pasta in one dish. With ground beef, veggies, and a zesty tomato sauce all cooked together, it's a satisfying option for dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Meatballs and Rice
Baked meatballs and rice is a straightforward one-pot meal featuring beef meatballs, fluffy garlic rice, and kale. This dish is perfect for dinner and can be ready in less than 50 minutes.
Italian Meatloaf
This Italian meatloaf is really simple to prepare; just combine the ingredients and bake it. It turns out juicy and tasty, making it a great choice for a family dinner, especially when served with spaghetti and marinara sauce.
Walking Taco Casserole
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.
Cheesy Baked Rigatoni
Cheesy Baked Rigatoni is a comforting dish featuring 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.
Eggplant Moussaka
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.
Peruvian Beef Noodle Soup
This warm and filling soup is perfect for cold days. Sopa Criolla features lean beef, angel hair pasta, fresh vegetables, and a hint of ají panca, all coming together in just half an hour.
Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go, featuring a flavorful meatloaf paired with perfectly cooked sliced potatoes. It's great for a relaxing weekend meal or for packing up lunch for work.
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers filled with savory marinara sauce, creamy pesto cheese, and melted mozzarella create a hearty meal. In less than an hour, you can enjoy these tasty peppers for dinner.
Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
These meatballs are incredibly tasty and super easy to prepare. You can cook them on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven, and they’ll be ready in under an hour.
Instant Pot Bolognese
This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you can whip up a rich and hearty meal in no time.
Hobo Casserole
This is a simple and tasty one-pan dinner that the whole family will love. It features layers of juicy beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and melted cheese, making it a great choice for a weeknight meal.
Baked Cheeseburger Tacos
Baked cheeseburger tacos bring together the flavors of burgers and tacos in a delicious way. This is a fun and easy dinner option that you can have ready in just 30 minutes.
Taco Rice (Okinawan Style)
Japanese taco rice features tasty ground beef served over rice, topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips. It’s quick to prepare in about 20 minutes and is sure to please everyone at the table.
Korean Beef Bowls
This Korean Beef Bowl features a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, all brought together with a flavorful Asian sauce. In just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker, it's finished off with a crunchy topping of pickled carrots and cucumbers for a satisfying meal.
Ground Beef Stir Fry
This ground beef stir fry stands out with its colorful mix of vegetables, including red bell peppers and green onions. The variety of veggies adds a nice crunch and different flavors, while the homemade teriyaki sauce ties everything together with a sweet and tangy touch.
3-Ingredient Beef Stroganoff
This is a quick and easy dinner that won't break the bank. Ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and egg noodles combine for a creamy meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.
Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf
Dry onion soup mix adds great flavor to a classic meatloaf, making it a tasty dinner option. This dish is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Meatloaf
This is a lighter version of meatloaf that skips the breadcrumbs. It comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Chopped Cheese Sandwich
This Chopped Cheese recipe brings the flavors of New York City right to your kitchen. It's a cheesy and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Cottage Pie
This recipe features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. It’s a quick meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family dinners.
Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Skillet
This skillet dinner is quick and simple, featuring a tasty Tex-Mex spice mix with chili powder, cumin, and coriander. It's all cooked in one pan, making it a great option for a family dinner on a busy weeknight.
Tortellini Bake
This tortellini bake is a tasty casserole featuring store-bought tortellini and a hearty meat and vegetable tomato sauce, all topped with melted cheese. It's simple to prepare and provides a satisfying dinner that lasts for a few days.
Burrito Bake
Burrito Bake is a simple and satisfying dinner that combines ground beef, refried beans, cheese, and crescent dough. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without a lot of work.
Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed peppers can be ready in just 45 minutes with this simple recipe. Packed with tex-mex flavors and topped with cheese, they’re great on their own or with some tortilla chips.
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
This lasagna is super simple to make, with layers of ground beef, noodles, sauce, and two kinds of cheese. It's a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in one pot.
Meaty Cabbage Soup
This dish is perfect for when you want something warm and comforting. With just a few basic ingredients like ground beef and cabbage, it's easy to whip up.
Cheesy Taco Skillet
This taco skillet is a quick and tasty meal that feels a bit fancy, similar to Hamburger Helper. It's great for busy weeknights, and you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
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