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16 Ground Beef Dinners Ready in 20 Minutes That Will Change Your Weeknight Game

Tired of the dinner scramble during busy weeknights? These 16 ground beef dinners can be whipped up in just 20 minutes, transforming your cooking routine into a breeze! From hearty tacos to savory stir-fries, each recipe is packed with flavor and designed to satisfy the whole family without spending hours in the kitchen.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

With more than 7 million page views and hundreds of FIVE STAR reviews, this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is one of our go-to dinner recipes when we are in the throes school schedules and extracurricular activities and I haven’t planned ahead. This Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is made with ingredients we always have on hand in under 20 minutes. It’s may not be fancy, but this one-pot meal is a family favorite that is always easy, satisfying, and a hit even with picky eaters!

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Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot

Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot
Photo Credit: the foreign fork.

This Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot is a perfect 20 minute dinner. The pasta is cooked in a tomato and cream sauce that mixes deliciously with the beef in the recipe! It is thickened up with parmesan cheese and ready to serve so quickly. You’re going to love it!

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Slumgullion

Slumgullion
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Slumgullion is the perfect pasta dish for the whole family made using basic ingredients like elbow macaroni, a can of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Try out this homemade version of your favorite hamburger helper!

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Easy 10 Minute Air Fryer Hamburgers

Easy 10 Minute Air Fryer Hamburgers
Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

With 4 ingredients (plus all the toppings you want) these air fryer hamburgers will be one of the easiest meals you’ll make all week – I promise! In less than 10 minutes you can have burgers cooked to perfection without the hassle of a grill.

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20 Minute Instant Pot Taco Soup

20 Minute Instant Pot Taco Soup
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This instant pot taco soup takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and is loaded with hearty veggies and ground beef in a spiced tomato broth. When you want the taco flavors without the mess, or a bowl of something Southwestern without the heaviness of chili: taco soup is there for you.

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Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme – Copycat Recipe

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme - Copycat Recipe
Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

Better than the drive-thru version, my homemade Taco Bell crunchwrap supreme is loaded with layers of flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, a crunchy tostada shell, cool sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and more melty cheese. This 20-minute dinner is the perfect way to switch up taco night at your house this week!

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Ground Beef Tacos

Ground Beef Tacos
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This is how I make our favorite seasoned ground beef tacos with homemade taco seasoning on a weeknight in less than 15 minutes. This flavorful, easy, best ground beef taco meat is a quick dinner recipe for busy weeknights, and always a hit with the family!

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Meatloaf Hamburger Patties

Meatloaf Hamburger Patties
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Meatloaf Hamburger Patties are individually sized mini-meatloaves cooked on the stovetop instead of in the oven!  Topped with a tangy, sweet brown sugar ketchup glaze, this may be an old-fashioned recipe but the classic comfort food flavors will never go out of style.

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20- Minute Taco Salad with Ground Beef

20- Minute Taco Salad with Ground Beef
Photo Credit: Mamagourmand.

Enjoy an easy taco salad recipe, safe for a gluten-free diet and ready in 20 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family loves! This gluten-free taco salad boasts extraordinary flavor from a combination of kitchen-staple spices and bonus lime cilantro sour cream topping.

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15-Minute Mexican Hot Dogs

15-Minute Mexican Hot Dogs
Photo Credit: Mamagourmand.

Mexican Hot Dogs recipe is a Mexican-style taco dog topped with a quick and easy seasoned ground beef topping. Load on your favorite taco fixings and dinner is served in less than 15 minutes!

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl
Photo Credit: Sassy Cooking.

Egg roll in a bowl is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! The star of the dish is egg roll filling – a mix of ground meat, cabbage, carrots, ginger, garlic, and a few other spices.

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GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAP

GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAP
Photo Credit: Much Butter.

This healthy Ground Beef Lettuce Wrap is the perfect low-carb alternative to rice! These wraps are loaded with tasty lean ground beef, minced onion, garlic, ginger, and bright veggies all tossed in a delicious Asian dressing sauce. A wholesome lunch and a must-have appetizer that you won’t be able to resist!

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Ground Beef Fajita

Ground Beef Fajita
Photo Credit: Zonas Lazy Recipes.

his Ground Beef Fajita recipe is easy, perfectly seasoned, and delicious with tender and juicy ground beef, bell peppers and onions, and drizzled with a squeeze of lime juice. This recipe cooks in one skillet and is ready in just 15 minutes.

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Juicy Bison Burgers

Juicy Bison Burgers
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Skip the ground beef and go for a juicy Bison Burger instead! Lean ground bison meat is actually a great protein source and it tastes delicious with some melted cheese and caramelized onions on your favorite brioche hamburger buns.

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Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul.

This Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich can be customized just like a taco! The original recipe is packed with bold flavor and a little heat for a lunch or dinner that’s sure to leave your mouth watering!

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Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos

Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos
Photo Credit: Take Two Tapas.

This copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe is better than at the restaurant because you can make it at home in your pajamas! I like to enjoy them late at night so this saves me a trip out.

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