12 Ground Beef Dinners That Make Weeknights Easier
Ground beef is one of those ingredients that can turn into dinner without much trouble. These recipes keep weeknights simple with hearty, flavorful meals that work for busy schedules and hungry families. From casseroles and pasta to tacos, bowls, soups, and skillet favorites, each one gives you an easy way to make ground beef feel useful again. Dinner feels a little less stressful when you have recipes like these ready to go.
Ground Beef Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
This is the perfect recipe for making irresistible Ground Beef Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls — savory-sweet mini burgers that are just right for game day, parties, or quick family dinners! Juicy beef, melty cheese, and buttery garlic topping make these sliders impossible to resist.
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole has quickly become one of our family favorites and I can guarantee it will be yours too. An easy dinner recipe using browned ground beef, beans, rice and spices for a one dish meal that is out of this world!
Ground Beef Pot Pie
This Ground Beef Pot Pie is simple, delicious and packed with veggies, tender ground beef and creamy potato soup. A golden brown and buttery, flaky crust to pull this ground beef pot pie recipe together. This cozy comfort food for dinner is so easy to make and is sure to the spot every time–the whole family will love it!
Taco Soup
Taco Soup recipe features hearty ground beef, both black and pinto beans, veggies, bold spices and salsa! It’s a filling and flavorful soup that’ll keep you warm and cozy no matter how chilly it is outside. Top it off with shredded cheese and sour cream for the very best bowl!Get the Recipe
Easy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef (Low-Carb)
This easy zucchini casserole with ground beef is full of nutritious veggies and packed with incredible flavor — the perfect low-carb casserole! A quick one-skillet meal that kids love! Giddy-up!
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.
Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
These baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners, cookouts, and more! Not only are my baked beans made sweet with brown sugar, but they are ultra-flavorful from the added smokiness of hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke! Once you try it, you won’t want baked beans any other way!
Company Casserole (Ground Beef Pasta Casserole)
Company Casserole is a ground beef and pasta casserole in a super creamy, cheesy tomato sauce. This baked casserole earns its name! Make ahead friendly and a favorite of both adults and kids, this is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
Ground Beef and Cabbage
This ground beef and cabbage recipe is easy. It cooks in one skillet, and is ready in just 30 minutes. Eat it with rice or pita!
Easy One Skillet Ground Beef Recipe with Orzo
Your whole family will love this delicious, Skillet Ground Beef Recipe made with orzo and briny olives. Topped with yummy feta cheese, this one pot easy dinner meal is a family favorite! Because it’s made in just one pan, you’ll not only love how it tastes, but clean-up is a breeze!
3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes
You probably already have all you need to create sloppy joes from scratch and you’ll be amazed by how much better they are than any premade sloppy joe mix! Have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with these quick and easy 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes.
Homemade Beefaroni
Beefaroni is a hearty homemade version of the classic canned favorite with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and tomato sauce loaded with diced vegetables and Italian seasonings. Ready in 40 minutes (10 minutes prep!), feeds 10 people, and tastes way better than the boxed version using real ingredients. Perfect for feeding hungry kids, large families, or when you want some old school comfort food that’s actually made from scratch.
