12 Ground Beef Dinners That Don’t Take All Night Under 45 Minutes
Dinner shouldn’t take up your whole evening. These 12 ground beef recipes are designed to get a satisfying meal on the table in under 45 minutes without feeling rushed. They’re practical, reliable, and easy to fit into busy nights when time is limited. If you want dinners that work with your schedule, these are the ones to keep on hand.
Pepperoni Casserole (Pizza Bake Recipe)
Stretchy cheese, al dente pasta, and your favorite pizza toppings make this easy Pizza Casserole recipe a guaranteed winner with the family for a simple weeknight dinner. Serve it with a green salad and some French bread for a freezer-friendly meal that is sure to please!
Taco Potato Hamburger Soup
Taco Potato Hamburger Soup is beefy, cheesy and is so satisfying! Ground beef and tender bites of red potatoes are served in the most mouthwatering broth that’s made rich and bold from enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, heavy cream and more.
Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole
Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole combines tender, savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese, all topped with crispy tater tots. Perfect for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight!
Lasagna Casserole
Lasagna Casserole is an easy recipe for those busy weeknights when you want to make something that the whole family will love, without having to take a ton of time to make it.
Beef Kafta
Beef kafta is a traditional Middle Eastern (Lebanese) style dish that’s packed with flavor yet so simple to make. Typically served as kabobs, this recipe goes great with a side of rice, a tomato cucumber salad and sprinkling of feta or dollop of hummus.
Hoisin-Glazed Mini Meatloaf “Muffins” Over Asian Noodles and Vegetables
You’ll absolutely love this delicious, family-favorite meatloaf recipe! Fast-baking mini meatloaves are served over Asian noodles and vegetables for a meal-in-one that’s perfect for busy weeknights (especially since we have plenty of easy, make-ahead tips!).
WHOLE30 BURGER WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND BASIL SAUCE
This Whole30 Burger is a delicious paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free option. It’s made even lighter with the addition of mushrooms in the patty itself, and a portobello bun.
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.
WHOLE30 SWEET POTATO BEEF CHILI
This Whole30 Sweet Potato Beef Chili is paleo, hearty, and the perfect fall comfort food. It’s full of fiber and one serving meets your entire daily recommended value of protein.
Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
The ultimate in comfort food: Our Spanish rice with ground beef recipe is perfectly seasoned, packed with flavor, and ready in 35 minutes. It’s an easy skillet dinner that’s ideal for busy weeknights.
Arroz a la Cubana
Arroz a la cubana (Cuban-style rice) is a Spanish dish consisting of a fried egg, rice, and tomato sauce and it is very popular in the Philippines and parts of South America. This is a great weeknight meal since it’s simple and quick to prepare.
Traditional Italian Meatballs With Milk Soaked Bread
Super soft, juicy and oh-so-tasty traditional homemade Italian meatballs without the faff. If this sounds good to you, you’ve landed in the right place. Made with milk-soaked sandwich bread to get them nice and tender and generously seasoned with herbs and Parmesan so that they are practically bursting with flavour.
