These 40 Ground Beef Recipes are great dinner recipes for any night of the week! They don’t take long to make, they taste amazing and they’re guaranteed to be dinners that you make on repeat.
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Why We Love These Ground Beef Recipes
We’re huge fans of ground beef. It’s such a fun and practical meat to have around the house, and you can use it to make almost any style of cuisine. So we decided to throw together a round up of 40 Ground Beef Recipes that we love and we hope you do too.
These are recipes that you can make any night of the week, usually with ingredients you already have in your pantry. They won’t take long or make a big mess, and the end result is a delicious and often nutritious meal.
Any of these recipes are going to make everyday dinners more exciting, but they’re also great for holidays and parties!
Why Cook With Ground Beef?
Here are a few reasons why ground beef is one of our go-to ingredients.
- It’s easy. Ground beef is so simple, in the best way. You don’t need to baby it, or worry about nailing a specific temperature. You just cook it for a few minutes until hot all the way through, and you’re ready to go.
- It’s versatile. As you’ll see in the round up of easy ground beef recipes, it’s used in nearly every cuisine. Whatever kind of food you’re craving, you can probably use ground beef as your protein.
- It’s affordable. Ground beef is also one of the cheapest types of meat at the grocery store. If you want an affordable source of protein, it’s a great option.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tricks and tips to get the most out of your ground beef.
- Get some color on it. Don’t be afraid of cooking with a high temperature when cooking your ground beef, and don’t feel like you need to constantly stir it. Just like a steak, ground beef is best when it gets a little color on it.
- It can take seasoning. You can put a lot of seasoning on ground beef. Don’t be shy with the salt or the spices when cooking with ground beef!
- Cook off the liquid. There’s often a bit of liquid in ground beef, and it can easily mess up a recipe. When cooking the beef, make sure to either pour off the liquid as it leaks out of the meat, or cook the beef long enough that the liquid evaporates.
Cabbage Roll Casserole
This Cabbage Roll Casserole is one of my favorite, easy to make comfort foods! So much easier than making traditional cabbage rolls with all the same flavors you love!
Beefaroni
Our quick and easy Beefaroni recipe is saucy, meaty and super comforting. This pasta dish is ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Frito Pie Recipe
This super fun Frito Pie is a fun dinner to make any night of the week! Top with all your favorite taco toppings like sour cream and guacamole!
Teriyaki Meatball Recipe
This Teriyaki Meatball Recipe is one of our favorite, easy to make dinners! Oven baked, flavorful meatballs tossed in a store-bought teriyaki glaze!
Homemade Bolognese Sauce
This thick and hearty Bolognese Sauce sauce recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Perfect for meal prepping during the week and for Sunday dinners!
Taco Casserole Recipe
This Taco Casserole Recipe brings the party to dinner time! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans and cheese, your friends and family are going to come running to the dinner table!
Meatball Sub Recipe
This is the BEST Meatball Sub recipe! We added garlic butter before toasting the sub rolls for an extra punch of flavor. Top with homemade meatballs, sauce and cheese for the best meatball parmesan sandwich ever!
One Pot Spaghetti
This One Pot Spaghetti recipe is a comfort food dinner that’s on the table in 30! No need to boil the pasta separately, making for an easy clean up!
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
This Taco Bell Mexican Pizza tastes just like the famous, fast food version! Crispy tortillas stuffed with beans and ground beef, topped with tons of gooey melted cheese!
Baked Tacos
These crispy Baked Tacos are always a favorite dinner! Super crunchy shells stuffed with a cheese, bean and beef filling. Super fun for parties and easy enough for every day meals!
Italian Sloppy Joes
Make these Italian Sloppy Joes for an easy dinner night or for your next party! Perfect for holidays or game days, and everything can be made ahead of time!
Ground Beef and Broccoli
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is SO addicting! Our kids absolutely love this dinner, and they always want seconds. Using ground beef makes this recipe a little easier and a lot more affordable.
Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole
This Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole is such a comforting, easy dinner idea! Crispy tater tots top this beef and vegetable casserole with gravy!
One Pot Beef Goulash
This easy dinner idea is going to become a family favorite! Beefy, creamy pasta shells and red peppers make the ultimate comfort food!
Burgundy Beef Soup Recipe
Comfort food dinners like this Burgundy Beef Soup are all I have on my mind these days! Beef, mushrooms and noodles in a delicious, red wine beef broth!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef Stroganoff
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff is loaded with beef, mushrooms, pasta and cheese to make a delicious dinner the whole family will love!
Ground Beef and Mushroom Spaghetti
This Ground Beef and Mushroom Spaghetti is the perfect balance of comfort food and a healthy recipe! Whole wheat spaghetti, lean ground beef and lots of fresh mushrooms tossed in a light cream sauce!
Big Mac Sliders
This beef slider recipe has all the flavors of your favorite fast food sandwich! Serve these sandwiches for a fun dinner or appetizers at your next party or game day!
Deconstructed Lasagna
This Deconstructed Lasagna recipe is so much easier than making a traditional lasagna! All the same flavors you love, ready in 30 minutes. A cozy and comforting dinner that everyone will love.
Brown Gravy Meatloaf Recipe
This Brown Gravy Meatloaf Recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll be making it all the time! Serve this beef meatloaf with our simple brown gravy recipe that can be made in just 5 minutes!
Philly Cheesesteak Fried Rice
This super tasty fried rice recipe has all the flavors of a Philly Cheesesteak! This is a dinner recipe the whole family will ask for again and again!
Beefy Tomato Soup
Beefy Tomato Soup is an easy beef and macaroni soup that your whole family will love! This soup is done and on the table in less than 30!
Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers
These cheesy, beef and bean stuffed peppers are going to be a hit for dinner or at your next party!
Unstuffed Peppers
This super easy dinner recipe will help get the vegetables in your kids mouths instead of leaving them behind!
Ground Beef Chili Recipe
Our Ground Beef Chili recipe is loved by all! Not too spicy with big, bold flavors. Make a big batch for the week because the leftovers are even better!
Hamburger Lettuce Wraps
This delicious, low carb hamburger recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner or even snacks!
Cheeseburger Meatballs
This fun meatball appetizer recipe is like biting into a loaded cheeseburger…This meatball recipe is perfect for appetizers or a fun dinner!
Classic Meatloaf Recipe
This Classic Meatloaf Recipe is sure to become a favorite family recipe. This tender meatloaf with a simple, sweet glaze on top brings me back to my childhood!
Korean Beef Quesadilla Recipe
These super flavorful beef and cheese quesadillas can be served as appetizers or a fun dinner!
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Meatballs
This slow cooker meatball recipe is a great way to get more vegetables in at dinner time! The cabbage is stuffed inside this easy meatball recipe and the sauce is only 3 ingredients!
Loaded Taco Pie
This Taco Pie Recipe will turn taco night into a fiesta! A super delicious, easy taco inspired recipe that’s on the dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Ground Beef Taco Meat
Our Ground Beef Taco Meat recipe eliminates those dry seasoning packets from the store! Done in less than 15 minutes, this taco meat is sure to become a family favorite recipe!
Meat Stuffed Shells
Tender pasta packed with juicy ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese makes Beef Stuffed Shells a hearty and comforting meal filled with fresh Italian flavor. Tangy tomato sauce adds brightness to the rich and savory flavors of the filling, bringing this dish into perfect balance.
Skillet Sicilian Beef and Cauliflower
This low carb beef dinner is so full of flavor, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Hot Dog Chili Recipe
This simple beef chili recipe is perfect for serving on hot dogs, baked potatoes, french fires or nachos!
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
These Cheeseburger Quesadillas are filled with beef, bacon and tons of cheese! This quesadilla recipe is perfect for a family dinner or appetizers with friends!
Ground Beef Ramen Bowls
Make these Ground Beef Ramen Bowls for an easy and delicious dinner at home! Our boys love slurping up these noodle bowls, and you can add any vegetable that you like!
Sloppy Joe Casserole
This delicious and hearty Sloppy Joe Casserole is sure to please everyone! A saucy ground beef and potato filling topped with lots of cheese!
Beef Taquitos (Air Fryer, Oven or Pan Fry)
These addicting Beef Taquitos can be made in an air fryer, the oven or pan fried. Crispy tortilla shells stuffed with a cheesy, ground beef filling!
Taco Zucchini Boats
Use up all of your garden zucchini with these Taco Zucchini Boats! Fresh, sweet zucchini stuffed with a beefy, cheesy taco inspired filling!
Tried your Brown Gravy Meatloaf. My hubby said it was the best meatloaf and gravy he ever had. He even ate leftovers the next day.
Thank you. Delicious!