50+ Best Ground Beef Recipes (2024)

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If you’re wondering what’s for dinner tonight, stop right there! I’ve got you covered with more than 50 of my best Ground Beef Recipes! With this versatile and inexpensive ingredient, you can make so many different types of meals, so grab a coffee, sit down and have a read through all these delicious recipes. You’re bound to find a couple you like!

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Ground beef has got to be one of the most popular all American ingredients, and we’ve all got some in our freezer! It’s versatile, it’s inexpensive and you can make some seriously delicious dinners! It’s also an ingredient that people ask me all the time for recipes!

So here’s my collection of over 50 ground beef recipes that you can find on my blog here. That doesn’t mean that this is all I have, there are a lot more, so feel free to search for some yourselves. But these recipes are some of my favorite!

I’m sure you’ll find some you like here as well, and you’ll want to bookmark some of them for next time you’re looking through your fridge and pantry wondering what to make for dinner!

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Easy Meatloaf

This Meatloaf melts in your mouth with a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and hearty flavors! It's our family's beloved classic, effortlessly combining juicy pork and beef with a rich, smoky barbecue glaze, promising a comforting, delicious meal every time. Your plate will be a canvas of cherished, homey tastes that keep you coming back for that 'just one more' slice!

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Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Easy Ground Beef Tacos perfect for those busy weeknights! Add your favorite taco toppings, and dinner is served. Simple, customizable and don't forget delicious!

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Hoisin Beef Noodles

Hoisin Beef Noodles – Let's find a more fun way to use up that ground beef in your fridge! This recipe is made with an easy sauce, tender ramen noodles, crunchy veggies, and lots of beef. Check out my easy-to-follow instructions plus all the amazing ways you can customize this recipe to fit the ingredients you have at home!

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Salisbury Steak

Everyone needs a goodSalisbury Steakrecipe for their weekly dinner rotation! While it tastes like an absolute treat, this meal is made with a simple ground beef patty and a rich mushroom gravy. In this recipe you’ll find instructions on how to turn this into a freezer meal for your busiest nights.

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One Pot Beef Stroganoff

This One Pot Beef Stroganoff is a simplified take on the classic Russian dish. With hearty ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sour cream sauce, it's the perfect comforting weeknight dinner.

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One Pot Beef Ragu Pasta

One Pot Beef Ragu Pasta – nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of meaty and delicious pasta. This fettuccine is cooked in ahearty beef sauce making for a quick and easy dinner.

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Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

Who needs the box when you can have this homemade Instant Pot Hamburger Helper on your table in less than 25 minutes! Easy, delicious comfort food made entirely in one pot.

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Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers

These easy Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers are the perfect nutritious weeknight meal. Packed with ground beef, rice, corn, beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese, you won't have to fuss over any side dishes.

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American Goulash

This American Goulash is the epitome of comfort food, marrying succulent ground beef, perfectly tender elbow macaroni, and a deeply flavorful tomato sauce all in one pot. Quick to prepare and delightfully satisfying, it's the perfect dish to turn a regular dinner into a heartwarming feast.

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Three Cheese Hamburger Helper

ThisThree Cheese Hamburger Helperis so much better than anything you'll find in a box. This homemade twist is packed full of flavor, ooey gooey cheese, and best of all – ready in a heartbeat!

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Italian Meatballs

These Italian Meatballs come complete with marinara sauce and are a classic comfort food! Juicy meatballs made from scratch, smothered in a delicious homemade marinara sauce.Serve over pasta for the perfect Italian dinner.

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Baked Ziti

This Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American comfort food! It's easy to make, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Tender pieces of ziti noodles, delicious meat sauce, three different kinds of cheese, you can't go wrong!

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Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

This Skillet Shepherd’s Pie recipe, also known as cottage pie, is loaded with flavorful beef and veggies, topped with fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes, then baked to perfection!

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Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Coated in a rich browngravywith little bits ofonionand then topped with fresh chopped parsley, these deliciousSalisbury Steak Meatballsare the ultimate classiccomfort food. It’s a super easy 2-steprecipethat your whole family will love!

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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

This Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a simple, kid friendly weeknight dinner consisting of all the classic Italian flavors we know and love. Easy to put together and always a crowd favorite.

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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

This easy Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf recipe will become a family favorite for sure! Meatloaf is back and better than ever, full of flavor, some hidden veggies, and wrapped with delicious thick cut bacon!

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Italian Stuffed Peppers

These Italian Stuffed Peppers are incredibly simple to make, with only 15 minute prep time, you'll end up with a sinfully delicious and sophisticated dinner. Classic Italian comfort food that's not only tasty but really healthy and good for you!

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One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna

This One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna is the perfect quick weeknight dinner! Ditch the boxed mix Hamburger Helper and make your own, lasagna style, much healthier and homemade. Comfort food at its finest.

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Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Savor the delightful flavors of Korea with these easy and scrumptious Korean Beef Rice Bowls. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, fragrant garlic, and a mouthwatering sauce, this dish is served over fluffy, steaming rice. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it's a simple yet satisfying meal that will quickly become a family favorite!

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Porcupine Meatballs

These classic Porcupine Meatballs are hearty, delicious, super easy to make, and the perfect home cooked meal.

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Chile Con Queso

This Chile Con Queso recipe is delicious, spicy, silky, super cheesy and perfect for a crowd! It's the dip that you'll be asked for over and over again at all gatherings.It's also ready in only 25 minutes!

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Chili Mac and Cheese

This Chili Mac and Cheese is two great comfort foods all in one! Delicious and hearty, quick and comforting, perfect dinner for back to school and ready in under 30 minutes and in just one pot.

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Sloppy Joes

Oh, Sloppy Joes! Saucy, meaty, sweet, and savory. This American classic sure does live up to its name! It's a meal that everyone will approve of, while barely taking any effort to execute. So, grab a plate, a napkin (or ten), and get ready to put together this spectacular dinner!

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Instant Pot Spaghetti

Classic spaghetti, made in the Instant Pot! My Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is as easy as 1,2,3! Requiring simple, kitchen staple ingredients and minimal prep, you can sit back and let the instant pot do all the work for you! Perfect for busy weeknights!

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Instant Pot Chili Mac

Easy, cheesy, Instant Pot Chili Mac! This dish is the epitome of comfort food. Combining two classics to create one epic meal, perfect for busy weeknights! Using staple kitchen and pantry ingredients, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, all thanks to the instant pot!

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

Incredibly delicious Lasagna Roll-Ups that are totally delicious and a true comforting dish presented in a fun new way. Take the guesswork out of portion control.

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One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo

This One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo is super cheesy and delicious! One pot of quick and feel-good comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. This Cheesy Taco Orzo is topped with lots of cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy a big bowl of cheesy gooey goodness!

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Easy Beef Lasagna

Your search for the perfect Beef Lasagna ends here! This recipe combines tender pasta layers, a hearty, flavorful ground beef sauce, and not one, but three different types of cheese for an indulgent, creamy finish. It's a dish that's sure to impress at any family gathering or dinner party, yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. Once you've tried this homemade version, you'll bid farewell to store-bought lasagna for good. Satisfying, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this lasagna is a must-make recipe for all Italian food lovers.

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Lasagna Dip

You read that right! My Lasagna Dip recipe is layered with sausage, marinara sauce, and lots of ooey-gooey melty cheese. Made and served all in one skillet, it's a great addition to any appetizer table. It's so delicious, you might just want to enjoy it as a meal all on its own!

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Lasagna Soup

All the flavors of traditional Lasagna, in soup form! This Lasagna Soup comes together in just over 30 minutes, making it perfect for those times when you're craving lasagna, but lack the time.

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Skillet Lasagna

This Skillet Lasagna is all done in one pot and in 30 minutes! Your family favorite dinner is now so much easier without all the hassle and ready in a fraction of the time.

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Zucchini Lasagna

This Zucchini Lasagna is low fat, gluten-free, Keto friendly, ridiculously delicious and only 368 calories! This lasagna uses zucchini in place of pasta thereby reducing calories. Guilt free!

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Taco Lasagna

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this delicious and hearty Taco Lasagna! It's a fun fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, packed with juicy ground beef, creamy ricotta, tangy sauces, and topped with fresh veggies for a meal that's sure to impress.

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Dive into a plate of this hearty Spaghetti Bolognese, rich with robust flavors and a sauce that's reminiscent of cherished family dinners. It's the nostalgic taste of home, effortlessly inviting you back for seconds.

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The Best Meat Sauce

This is the Best Meat Sauce recipe! Never go back to a store-bought jar again. Once you discover how simple it is to make your own and how much better it tastes, your pasta making world will never be the same! Chop, sauté, simmer, and you'll be rewarded with incredible, rich, deep, homemade flavors.

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Swedish Meatball Pasta

Swedish Meatball Pasta – This spin on a classic recipe gives you an entire meal-in-one made with pasta shells cooked down in a rich, creamy sauce, and loaded with flavorful meatballs. You'll need just one pot and 30 minutes to turn this dreamy, creamy dinner into a reality!

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Halifax Donair

This Halifax Donair is a true Canadian Treasure and the official food of Halifax. But you don't have to go to Halifax to enjoy one, you can now make it right at home. With bold flavors, easy to follow steps and convenient ingredients, the Donair will become a guaranteed family favorite!

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Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole offers you all the great flavors of stuffed peppers, but ready in a fraction of the time. This casserole really does taste like real stuffed peppers and it's perfect for any busy weeknight!

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Enchilada Meatball Bake

This Enchilada Meatball Bake encompasses everything you know and love about enchiladas. These enchilada meatballs are made with pork and beef, baked to perfection in an enchilada sauce and smothered with cheese.

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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

This easy Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs is the ultimate Italian-American comfort food with tender meatballs and perfectly cooked noodles all covered in a flavorful tomato sauce! It’s a well-loved tried and true family favorite that can be made with simple ingredients in less than 90 minutes!

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Beef Ragu

I give you Braised Beef Ragu with Fettuccine for when you need a comforting and delicious dish. This slow braised, fall-apart-tender beef is cooked in a rich tomato and veggie sauce served over a bed of al dente fettuccine.

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Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs

These Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs are just as delicious as the popular Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, but in a bite size meatball with an incredible cheese sauce.

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Beef Tamale Casserole

This Beef Tamale Casserole will certainly make your dinner time easy. We're talking comfort food to the max: layers of cornbread, enchilada sauce, spiced ground beef, all loaded with cheese then baked to perfection!

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Chimichurri Meatballs

These Chimichurri Meatballs are epic, so easy to make, yet super impressive and perfect for your holiday party! There's nothing boring or bland about these meatballs, it's the chimichurri sauce and feta cheese that take these meatballs to the next level of flavor.

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Moussaka Recipe

This Greek Moussaka Recipe is packed with layers and layers of yummy eggplant, zucchini, tender potatoes, savory perfectly seasoned meat, and a creamy parmesan bechamel sauce. It’s an unbelievably tasty casserole that is easy to make and sure to tickle your tastebuds.

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Taco Meatball Ring

This Taco Meatball Ring is perfect for parties, fun to make and easy to assemble. The jumbo size meatballs are stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and they're incrediblydelicious.

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Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps

These irresistible Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps with peanut sauce are packed with flavor. These meatballs are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and make for the perfect lunch or appetizer!

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Stout Meatballs

Savor the robust, tantalizing flavor of these Stout Meatballs, combining hearty ground pork and beef, doused in a homemade BBQ sauce with a rich, stout beer infusion. These melt-in-your-mouth morsels, bursting with aromatic spices, are so indulgent, you'll find yourself craving for another bite before you've even finished the first.

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Taco Pasta Salad

My Taco Pasta Saladrecipe with Doritos and French dressing is a must try. Loaded with everything you'd want to see on your taco and more, this is a great recipe to serve to guests or even enjoy with your family at the dinner table!

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Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Get ready to be transported straight to a cozy Mexican kitchen with this hearty Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole. Packed with robust flavors from the beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a cheesy topping, this one-dish wonder is your ticket to a quick, satisfying, and flavor-packed meal!

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Beef Empanadas

Baked Beef Empanadas made with puff pastry, so easy and so delicious. Don't underestimate puff pastry, it's quite versatile and makes some delicious empanadas.

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