17 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That’ll Rescue Any Weeknight
Weeknights can be chaotic—but dinner doesn’t have to be. These 18 easy ground beef recipes are here to save the day (and your sanity). Whether you’re craving comfort food, something quick and satisfying, or a dish the whole family will devour, this list has you covered. Grab that pack of ground beef and get ready for meals that are big on flavor and low on effort.
Classic Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Classic Chili Recipe, loaded with savory beef, Italian sausage, and beans in a bold, hearty sauce. It’s perfect for soup weather with a large chunk of cornbread, served on top of baked potatoes, in queso dips, or as a hot dog topping!
Easy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef
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!
Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s combine two classics, nestled between a toasted hoagie roll. Ground beef, Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms, topped with a Provolone cheese sauce – a one pot meal the whole family can get behind!
Slumgullion
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!
Crockpot Hot Dog Chili
Crockpot hot dog chili is loaded with beef and zesty spices to create a rich, meaty, slightly spicy chili perfect for topping your dogs, brats, or sausages. It’s the perfect hot dog chili!
Ground Beef Fried Rice
Ground Beef Fried Rice is a simple and super flavorful dinner made in 30 minutes! This mouthwatering meal will please the whole family, and it’s freezer friendly!
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground Beef Stroganoff is a filling and mouthwatering meal that can be on the dinner table in under half an hour! Browned and seasoned ground beef is mixed with a creamy homemade sour cream stroganoff sauce, and served over buttered egg noodles. Quick and easy, this comforting weeknight dinner recipe just can’t be beat.
Classic Diner Burger
This Classic Diner Burger is a juicy cheeseburger slathered with thousand island dressing that runs down your arm. The kind of burger that comes wrapped in white paper with french fries and a chocolate shake!
Big Boy Casserole
Big Boy Casserole is a remake of an iconic restaurant’s star menu item. Layers of tender beef, flaky crescent roll dough, tangy big boy sauce, tangy pickles, and lots of cheese!
Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole
This Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole is an easy recipe that makes Taco Tuesday even more delicious. Full of cheesy potatoes, hearty ground beef, and slow cooked for maximum flavor!
Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
This Baked Mostaccioli Recipe is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights. It is made with a creamy red sauce, filled with ground beef for some great protein, and topped with melty mozzarella cheese!
Lahm Bi Ajeen
Lahm Bi Ajeen (Sfiha) is a soft Middle Eastern flatbread topped with meat and spices. It makes a great street food, breakfast, delicious weeknight meal or an appetizer for your next get together!
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a simple, healthy dinner. It will be easy to throw together for a delicious twist on a family classic.
Walking Taco Casserole
Walking Taco Casserole is our easy Tex-Mex recipe. Everything you love about a walking taco, baked into a kid-friendly, make-ahead casserole!
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Teriyaki Meatloaf
A sweet and tangy twist on a classic recipe, this teriyaki meatloaf is tender, juicy, and full of umami flavor. It comes together with simple pantry staples and pairs with all your favorite sides for an easy weeknight meal!
Lebanese Potato Souffle
Lebanese Potato Souffle ( Batata Soufflé) is the ultimate comfort food with whipped mashed potatoes, spiced beef filling, and crispy breadcrumbs on top!
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles
With tender ground beef, nutritious veggies, and a delicious homemade broth, this Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to indulge in a delicious and comforting bowl of ground beef ramen that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy!
