12 Ground Beef Dishes With Almost Zero Prep That Everyone Will Love
Busy nights call for dinners that are simple, satisfying, and stress-free. These 12 ground beef dishes with almost zero prep make it easy to get a hearty meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. Packed with flavor and made from everyday ingredients, each recipe is designed to please even the pickiest eaters. Get ready for effortless meals that everyone will happily dig into.
Mom’s Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Grab your favorite people and treat them to this rich, creamy Cottage Cheese Lasagna. It’s the tastiest way to say “I love you.”
Sloppy Joe Squares

An incredible, made from scratch Sloppy Joe filling is topped with cheese and baked between layers of crescent roll dough. These Sloppy Joe Squares will be a hit with your family or at your next potluck gathering!
One Pot Beefaroni

cheesy tomato sauce! It’s a savory, filling, stick to your ribs entree that will bring back memories of the classic!
Flaky Beef Empanadas

Don’t be afraid of making these delicious Beef Empanadas. The recipe is super easy, can be doubled for a crowd, and full of a hearty and delicious filling. Baked in a flaky empanada dough, enjoy them with Chimichurri sauce!
Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy is all made in the Instant Pot at the same time! The small Salisbury Steak Meatballs, with the rich gravy topping creamy mashed potatoes will be your favorite one pot meal!
Calico Beans Recipe

This vintage Calico Beans recipe is a must-make for everything from summer picnics to cool winter evenings. Serve as a main dish or a side dish.
Taco Spaghetti

This easy Taco Spaghetti is a one-pot pasta dinner that combines the best of taco night and pasta night in just 30 minutes. It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, green chiles, gooey cheese, and all the toppings you love – perfect for picky eaters and busy weeknights.
Weeknight Cheesy Beef Skillet Chili

Weeknight Cheesy Beef Skillet Chili is great for those nights when dinner has to be on the table quick!
Pierogies Taco Skillet

Pierogies Taco Skillet – Cheese filled pierogies get a Mexican twist with taco meat, salsa, and plenty of cheese! Great weeknight meal that is ready in no time.
Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps – a quick and easy dinner you can get on the table in just minutes! The ground beef mixture is super flavorful and perfect in lettuce cups or even over rice.
Beef Macaroni Soup

This hearty beef macaroni soup is an easy one-pot recipe made with savory ground beef, elbow macaroni, and Italian herbs in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for chilly weather!
Crunchy Ground Beef Tacos

Taco Bell crunchy ground beef tacos! Just like the Taco Bell crunchwrap supreme, the fast-food cravings are real. When hunger strikes, don’t hop in your car. Stay at home. Assemble this easy recipe in just 20 minutes.
