Ground Beef Recipes

Ground beef recipes for fast weeknight dinners like skillets, soups, and casseroles with big flavor from pantry spices and simple sauces.

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Built for speed and variety, this roundup leans on browned ground beef plus simple spice paths you can steer any direction. Swap bases and vegetables to fit what’s on hand, choose a quick method, and finish with easy toppers like fresh herbs, pickled onions, or a sharp cheese. Most dishes scale cleanly and hold up well for next-day bowls or wraps.

Why You’ll Love These Ground Beef Recipes

• Quick Wins: Most land on the table in 15–30 minutes.
• Budget-Friendly: High-value protein that stretches into multiple meals.
• Super Versatile: Tacos, bowls, pastas, stuffed veggies, and cozy bakes.
• Big Flavor, Low Effort: Garlic, onions, chili spices, and herb blends do the heavy lifting.
• Meal-Prep & Freezer Smart: Batch-cook once; reheat without losing tenderness.
• Family-Friendly: Mild bases with easy ways to add heat or extra crunch.

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1

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground Beef Stroganoff is an easy dinner recipe that is filling, simple to make, and will please the whole family. With tender ground beef and fresh mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce, this will certainly be a go to dinner on busy weeknights.

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2

Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup is a creamy and savory soup dish with tender potatoes, cheese, and other simple ingredients.

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3

Greek Stuffed Peppers

This easy Greek Stuffed Peppers recipe takes a ground meat and rice mixture and combines that with traditional greek flavors like feta cheese, kalamata olives, spinach, and herbs like fresh parsley.

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4

Ground Beef And Broccoli

Quick and easy recipe for healthy Ground Beef and Broccoli with just 9 ingredients, 20 minutes and one pan.

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5

Firecracker Meatballs

This Firecracker Meatball recipe features tender meatballs in a spicy sauce, a simple recipe but full of flavor!

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6

Sloppy Joe Casserole

This Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is a hearty casserole that that whole family will love. Transform this family favorite dinner into casserole form full of cheese, tater tots, and beef!

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7

Korean Beef Bowls

Korean Beef Bowls are an incredibly tasty, well-balanced meal, that has an explosion of flavor and color in every bite. With soy-flavored beef, crunchy veggies, and a delicious, Korean-inspired sauce, these bowls make for a hearty, filling lunch or dinner. 

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8

Cheeseburger Salad

This Cheeseburger Salad recipe takes everything you love about a big juicy burger and turns it into an easy to make, convenient, and healthy salad dish. This great recipe is basically a deconstructed burger in salad form, complete with your favorite burger toppings such as fresh roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and dill pickles. 

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9

Healthy Meatloaf

This healthy meatloaf recipe is perfect for a simple and easy weeknight dinner. You can have this ready in about an hour, with most of that time being hands-off cooking time in the oven.

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10

Beef Taquitos

Beef Taquitos are an easy lunch, dinner, or snack recipe that brings the classic Mexican dish into your home.

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11

Easy Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole packs classic flavors from a traditional cheesesteak while being healthy, low-carb, and Keto friendly. Perfect to make ahead for dinner or lunch. Only 8 fresh ingredients, and ready in 40 minutes!

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12

Ground Beef and Cabbage

If you’re wondering what goes with cabbage, then look no further. This is a great budget-friendly, one pot ground beef and cabbage recipe. You’ll certainly have leftovers for the next day, or you can freeze it to eat at another time.

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13

Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice

Discover a delicious twist on traditional stuffed bell peppers. Our savory recipe omits rice and offers a flavorful and healthy low-carb or grain-free option. 

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14

Instant Pot Cottage Pie

This is a quick and easy Instant Pot Cottage Pie that the whole family will love. Needs 8 fresh ingredients and 30 minutes total to prepare.

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15

Beef Vegetable Soup

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a delicious, savory soup that is not only filling, but gives you a meal that is tasty and nutritious. With ground beef crumbled into tender chunks of beef and plenty of vegetables, this easy vegetable beef soup recipe is perfect for any time of the week, lunch or dinner.

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16

Taco Lettuce Wraps

Taco Lettuce Wraps are made with ground beef, salsa, cilantro, shredded cheddar, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream – all lovingly wrapped in a crisp leaf of romaine lettuce. Before you snatch up and stuff your face, squeeze a few drops of lime juice on top and you’re ready to go.

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17

Swedish Meatballs

Try these homemade Swedish Meatballs. They are tender meatballs cooked in a delicious creamy sauce that is reminiscent of the delicious, famous Ikea meatballs! This is a delicious meal that is simple and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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18

Easy Instant Pot Chili

This is a quick and easy recipe for healthy Instant Pot Chili. Perfect for weeknight dinners. 8 Fresh Ingredients. 12 Minutes in the Instant Pot. Gluten-Free.

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19

Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Soup is a healthy, hearty, soup that tastes great and will fill you up. This soup has all your favorite aspects of a cabbage roll, with ground beef, onions, cabbage, and your favorite herbs all together in one bowl. 

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20

Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole turns taco night into a delicious casserole with all of your favorite taco toppings that the whole family will love.

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21

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper takes your favorite weeknight comfort dinner and transforms it into a better tasting, healthier, version that's great for any day of the week.

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22

Beef Zucchini Casserole

A simple and easy cheesy Beef Zucchini Casserole, perfect for a healthy and tasty meal that will satisfy the whole family.

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