12 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Ditch the Pasta
Ground beef is a dinner staple, but it doesn’t always have to mean spaghetti night. These 12 easy recipes skip the pasta and showcase just how versatile and satisfying ground beef can be. From hearty skillet meals to flavorful casseroles and low-carb favorites, each dish brings big taste without the noodles. Get ready to shake up your weeknight routine with simple, crowd-pleasing dinners everyone will love.
Nana’s Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Nana’s Golabki is the ultimate comfort food! These Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are mostly traditional – ground beef and rice wrapped and baked in soft cabbage leaves, but with a healthy surprise ingredient: mushrooms!
Cuban Picadillo Recipe in the Instant Pot
Cuban Picadillo is an authentic beef recipe made in the Instant Pot! It’s filled with olives, onions, green peppers, and ground beef. This Cuban recipe is ready in a 20 minute (ish) cook time and is delicious with rice and beans, or in tacos, or rice bowls.
Zucchini Beef Meatballs
Add some green to these juicy, beef meatballs with zucchini. Get your veggies and meat all in one delicious bite! 15 minutes of prep and simmered in sauce to perfection–dinner is served!
Crockpot Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
In this easy casserole recipe, ground beef and potatoes are layered with a creamy, savory sauce in the slow cooker, and then topped with gooey cheese for a hearty meal.
Loco Moco
Learn how to make Loco Moco, the Hawaiian comfort food with a Japanese twist! Enjoy hot steamed rice topped with a tender hamburger steak, smothered in savory soy-based mushroom gravy. Finish with a perfectly fried egg for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ground Beef Teriyaki
This easy Ground Beef Teriyaki recipe is a dinner you can make in under 30 minutes. Full of veggies, protein packed beef and a delicious teriyaki sauce that will have you coming back for more! Great for meal prep early in the week for grab and go meals on busy weeknights and more!
Copycat Taco Bell Meximelts
Miss those iconic Meximelts from Taco Bell? This homemade copycat version brings back the nostalgia using simple ingredients right from your kitchen. With seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, these make the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday!
Hoisin Beef with Gochujang Sauce
Hoisin beef is a favorite weeknight meal in my house. It’s packed with flavor from a combination of sweet-savory hoisin sauce, salty and rich soy sauce, and spicy, umami-packed gochujang and turns simple stir-fried ground beef into a crave-worthy meal.
Keto Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe
This one skillet Keto pizza casserole recipe with ground beef will not disappoint with its zesty italian sausage, ground beef and pepperoni! Who doesn’t love a meat-lovers pizza? Now my keto/low carbs friends can enjoy it too!
Okinawa Taco Rice
Okinawan Taco Rice is a surprisingly delicious fusion of Tex-Mex and Japanese cuisines with flavorful taco fixings served on a bed of hot Japanese white rice. It‘s a satisfying, unique comfort food that‘s quick to make for a weeknight dinner!
Japanese Dry Curry
Dry Curry is a no-gravy version of Japanese curry rice made with ground meat and minced vegetables and often topped with a fried egg. This homestyle meal is flavorful, gently spiced, and savory with a hint of sweetness from raisins. Although it’s not a well-known dish outside of Japan, this quick and easy curry is a staple in Japanese households.
Japanese Stewed Hamburger Steak
Ready to take hamburger to a whole new level? Try tender and juicy Nikomi Hambagu or Japanese Stewed Hamburger Steak. We first sear the patties, then simmer them gently in a bold and savory wine-reduction sauce. Top it with cheese for a layer of melty goodness!
