18 Ground Beef Dinners So Good, There Won’t Be a Single Leftover
Ground beef is a weeknight hero for a reason—it’s quick, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile. These 18 dinner recipes take it to the next level with bold flavors and hearty ingredients that everyone at the table will love. From cheesy casseroles to one-pan wonders, each dish is designed to disappear fast. Don’t expect leftovers—these meals are just too good to resist!
Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos
This copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe is better than at the restaurant because you can make it at home in your pajamas! I like to enjoy them late at night so this saves me a trip out.
Beefy Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots
Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots is a delicious, hearty hamburger hotdish with green beans and potatoes. Prep it ahead to save time!
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Savoury Mince Beef with Marmite
Savoury mince beef, a cheap and cheerful meal that takes me back to my childhood, I have of course added a few tweaks to turn up the flavour. Anchovies and marmite add wonderfully umami notes and the bacon… well bacon just makes everything better.
Baked Ravioli
Baked Ravioli, made with refrigerated or frozen ravioli, is our go-to recipe for an easy weeknight dinner. Toss it in a flavorful meat sauce, and you’ve got a delicious and hassle-free meal in no time!
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!
Irish Cheddar Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie, with sharp Irish Cheddar mashed potatoes over a savory ground beef and vegetable mixture with a flavorful sauce, is comfort food at its finest.
Best Ground Beef Enchiladas
These saucy, cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are made with a rich homemade enchilada sauce that is like a Tex-Mex gravy. They are savory, hearty, and supremely satisfying.
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie (Beef)
While most Shepherd’s Pie can be dry and bland, this one is anything but! Not only is it quick and easy to make, but with a few secret ingredients in the rich gravy, it’s the most flavorful Shepherd’s Pie you’ll ever have.
SOUTHWEST SKILLET GROUND BEEF AND SWEET POTATO RECIPE
A 30 minute meal, made in one pan, hearty, satisfying, and healthy dinner – what’s not to love! This Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato recipe takes on Southwest flavors with a veggie and sweet potato base and includes perfectly seasoned lean ground beef.
Rotel Tacos
Taco Tuesday just got better with these Rotel Tacos! Take the standard ingredients from a taco kit but add some extra flavor with a Rotel cheese sauce. This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick and yummy meal.
Taco Hash Brown Casserole
Craving a delicious taco hashbrown casserole the whole family will devour? This easy recipe will become your new go-to for busy weeknights and Taco Tuesdays!
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Baked Ziti
Craving a comforting and delicious meal that’s easy to make? This baked ziti recipe is just what you need. With layers of gooey cheese, savory meat sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s the ultimate dish for any night of the week.
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!
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!
EASY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
It’s time for a meal that’s boldly flavorful and and easy like this foolproof Easy Enchilada Casserole. No need to roll tortillas one at a time; just layer up all the good stuff!
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Pan Fried Tacos (with ground beef)
Want to make crispy fried tacos in just 30 minutes using 10 everyday ingredients and just one pan? This easy recipe has got you covered from how to make a super tasty and juicy ground beef filling, fry the tacos to crispy perfection to tips, toppings and serving suggestions.
Gochujang Korean Fried Rice
This one-pan Korean Fried Rice recipe is loaded with ground beef, fresh veggies, fluffy rice, and egg tossed in a delicious Gochujang sauce. You will love the combination of flavors in every bowlful. It’s savory and umami with a hint of sweetness and a little punch of heat! You’ll have a fully-loaded, flavorful Korean meal that is better than any restaurant takeout, at your table in just 30 minutes. It is a protein-rich, filling dish that can be made gluten-free and is also perfect for meal prep since leftovers reheat great!
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.
