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If there’s one thing I know about busy weeknights, it’s that there’s always ground beef to save the day. It’s budget-friendly, quick to prepare, and manages to satisfy the whole family (even the picky eaters!).
Over the years, we’ve collected tons of tried-and-true recipes that start with a pound of ground beef and leave you happy and full around the table. From cozy casseroles to easy skillet dinners to some fun international twists, these are ground beef recipes we’ll make over and over again, and we think you’ll love them too.
comfort food ground beef recipes
ground beef casserole
Cheese minced meat and rice casserole
Cheese beef and rice bake dish
Need a comforting dinner? This ground meat and rice casserole delivers hearty, cheesy flavor with minimal effort and is perfect for busy nights.
taco casserole
Easy taco bake using ground beef
All your favorite tacos are layered in a casserole. Easy, cheesy, quick to prepare, and will make taco night even better.
Cheese minced meat and potato casserole
Creamy beef & potato gratin
Who doesn’t like potatoes and beef? This casserole is creamy and full of cheesy flavor, making it the ultimate comfort dish.
Mexican ground beef and rice casserole
Southwest Beef & Rice Bake
Spice up your dinnertime with this Mexican-style ground beef and rice casserole. It’s cheesy, satisfying, and quick.
Classic Beef Chili & Soup
instant pot chili
pressure cooker chili
This award-winning chili recipe is an Instant Pot hero. It’s rich, smoky, and ready in no time. Perfect for chili lovers looking for flavor without the hassle.
ground beef enchilada chili
Enchilada style beef chili
A fusion of chili and enchilada, this Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Chili is bold, comforting, and perfectly satisfying.
best chili recipes
stovetop chili
Our stovetop chili recipes will give you the spiciness, depth, and heartiness you’ve been looking for. The ultimate comfortable bowl!
instant pot taco soup
Easy taco soup in the Instant Pot
Soup like a taco? Yes, please. This Instant Pot Taco Soup is warm, spicy, and simple, all in a bowl.
ground beef stew
One-pot ground beef stew
Need a quick but hearty stew? This ground beef stew is packed with flavor, veggies, and ease to become your new go-to.
Ground Beef Dinner for a Busy Night
Quick and Easy Ground Beef Skillet Recipe
1 skillet enchilada casserole
cheese enchilada skillet dinner
With all the flavor of an enchilada, this no-fuss one-pan ground beef enchilada casserole is cheesy, saucy, and easy to clean up.
Irish ground beef and cabbage
Simple ground beef and cabbage frying pan
A hearty twist on a comforting dish, this Irish ground beef and cabbage skillet is simple, flavorful and perfect for any night.
Ground beef and sweet potato skillet
Healthy taco skillet with sweet potato
A combination of sweet potato and taco vibes, this skillet is colorful, flavorful, and ready for a satisfying dinner in no time.
Minced beef 30 minute dish
Cottage cheese ground beef sweet potato bowl
Beef and cottage cheese bowl packed with protein
Charge up your energy with this viral bowl! Ground beef, cottage cheese, and sweet potatoes deliver protein and flavor in every bite.
Enchilada style ground beef burrito
Cheese ground beef smoked burrito
All the enchilada goodness rolled up into a burrito. This ground meat version is cheesy, rich, and portable.
Easy ground beef stroganoff
Easy Weeknight Minced Meat Stroganoff
Creamy, comforting, and easy, this ground beef stroganoff ticks all the boxes for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ground beef is popular all over the world
Mexican ground beef recipe
ground beef burrito bowl
quick mexican burrito bowl
The taste of a burrito in a bowl. Add ground beef, rice, and all your favorite toppings to the Instant Pot for quick, fresh, and easy meals.
cheese minced meat enchilada
classic beef enchilada
Made with layers of cheese, sauce, and seasoned ground meat, enchiladas are a comforting meal the whole family will want to keep coming back for.
Minced beef taco salad
tex mex taco salad
You can enjoy the crunchiness and flavor of tacos without the shell. Packed with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Italian ground beef recipe
spaghetti and meatballs
classic italian meatballs
Simple, juicy, and timeless, these classic meatballs are easy to make and perfect for spaghetti night.
Hearty meat lasagna
Rich & cheesy meat lasagna dinner
Layers of rich meat sauce, cheese, noodles and a drizzle of dipping oil make each bite a pure delight.
Asian minced meat recipe
easy korean minced meat
Easy 20 minute Korean beef dinner
Flavorful and sweet without the fuss, this Korean ground beef recipe is quick, bold, and perfect with rice.
Korean minced meat noodles
Easy Asian noodle bowl with beef
A fusion of noodle night and Korean flavors! This ground beef and noodle bowl is quick, spicy, and packed with flavor.
Korean beef and cottage cheese bowl
High protein cottage cheese and beef bowl
High in protein, bold in flavor – ground beef, cottage cheese, and Asian-inspired toppings packed into one satisfying bowl.
sweet and sour meatballs
asian meatballs
Sweet, tangy, and irresistible, these meatballs can be baked or slow-cooked for easy flavor. Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, and party snacks.
Minced meat recipes for kids
Sloppy Joes, burgers and meatballs
best sloppy joes
classic homemade sloppy joes
Messy, saucy, and nostalgic – this Slusie Joe recipe offers all the flavors of a sandwich you’ll want again and again.
smash burger
Juicy Beef Smash Burger Recipe
Your new burger habit, crispy on the edges and juicy in the center, this smashburger method will take your ground beef to the next level forever.
philadelphia cheesesteak sloppy joes
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Twist with Ground Beef
A melt-in-the-mouth mash-up of cheesesteak and slug-jaw, it’s luxurious, bold, and mouth-watering.
(Translate tag) Budget-friendly
