30 Easy Effortless Ground Beef Recipes To Try (2024)

Discover an array of easy-to-make recipes featuring that most versatile of ingredients: ground beef. From comforting classics to creative twists, these dishes are perfect for easy satisfying dinners any night of the week!

Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

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These mini, pull apart Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a quick and easy to make dinner done in just 30 minutes! They’re perfect for family dinner or a fun snack. These mini burgers are packed with tender, juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and tangy pickles. All smothered in a homemade burger sauce!

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Instant Pot Taco Soup

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When you want the taco flavors without the mess or a bowl of something Southwestern without the heaviness of chili, this taco soup is there for you. We’re also combining V8 and broth in this unique recipe for a thicker, heartier soup with more hidden veggies.

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Company Casserole

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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.

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Cheesy Gordita Crunch

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This copycat Taco Bell cheesy gordita crunch is a quick and easy way to take your taco Tuesday to the next level! It literally takes just a couple extra minutes to throw together and it's basically like adding a quesadilla to your crispy taco. With simple, real ingredients, these cheesy gordita crunch tacos tastes just like your local Taco Bell, but better because they're homemade!

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BBQ Smoked Meatloaf

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Meatloaf needs no introduction, but BBQ smoked meatloaf is something you should know about! Seriously, this is an incredible smoker ground beef recipe you can make on a pellet grill or Traeger. The rich, meaty flavour and garlicky tomato meatloaf glaze will make you think you died and went to heaven. It really is that good.

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Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

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Pastelón de arroz, a cheesy beef and rice casserole is a great dish to recycle rice leftovers. It's a whole dish in a casserole, easy to make, flavorful, vegetable-rich. It's the perfect dish for potlucks.

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Homemade Hamburgers

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With quick prep & less 10 minutes of cooking you can make the best hamburgers - in your air fryer! Juicy and perfectly cooked, and all ready to serve with your favorite burger toppings. And of course, you can also throw them on the grill.

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Stuffed Anaheim Peppers

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This stuffed Anaheim pepper boat - filled with juicy meat, overflowing with melted cheese, and bathed in the flavor of a creamy avocado sauce - is the dish you didn't know you needed.

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Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

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These meatballs without breadcrumbs and eggs are the best I've ever had! Easy to make and all done in under 1 hour. With 3 cooking methods: stove top, air fryer & oven. The end result? A juicy, flavor packed, tender meatball.

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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

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This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with ground beef includes everything you love about a great cheesesteak sandwich: lots of beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions, All together in a creamy, hearty casserole!

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Baked Ziti

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Now THIS is comfort food! Pasta, meat, sausage, tomato sauce, cheese, cheese and more cheese. Make this Super Deluxe Baked Ziti when you need to feed a crowd – EVERYONE loves this dish.

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Chili Mac 'n Cheese

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The #1 choice for a comfort food dish! Creamy macaroni and cheese with all the classic American beef chili ingredients you love all in one very easy to make dish. Perfect for beginner cooks – and loved by all family members, big and small.

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Taco Casserole

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With layers of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese, Taco Casserole is a fun weeknight meal that can be made ahead and is freezer-friendly. It’s taco night with everything baked together in a single dish.

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Hamburger Soup

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This easy Hamburger Soup is loaded with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It can be ready in under 30 minutes and lasts well in the fridge for lunches during the week.

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

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This cabbage roll casserole recipe with ground beef has all the flavor of cabbage rolls, without the effort. An easy, healthy dinner!

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One Pot Burrito Bowl

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Easy and delicious Mexican burrito bowls made in just one pot in 30 minutes…making cleanup a breeze. Perfect for busy nights!

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Cowboy Casserole

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If you like easy dinners, consider making Cowboy Casserole for your next meal. It’s creamy, cheesy, hearty and covered in crispy tater tots. Your family will ask you to make it again and again!

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Manestra (Greek-Style Orzo with Ground Beef)

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Most people’s comfort food is some kind of casserole, mac’n’cheese, or other simple American fare. This "Manestra" is the Greek version, and it's just as delicious!

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Beef & Beans Casserole

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Tender beef and beans are baked in a delicious tomato-based sauce and finished with a layer of gooey melted Cheddar cheese.

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

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This classic Salisbury steak is smothered in a thick, luscious Mushroom Gravy and is a fast, easy, and inexpensive comfort food recipe to make in only 30 minutes! Everything cooks in one skillet for an easy and hearty dinner. If you’ve never had Salisbury steak, here’s the deal: it’s essentially a giant meatball, formed flat like a steak and pan-seared. This version is then smothered in a thick mushroom gravy cooked up in the same pan (though you can skip the gravy if it’s not your thing)

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Tortellini Bake

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This tortellini bake is a delicious casserole made with store-bought tortellini, delicious meat tomato sauce with vegetables, all covered with melted gooey cheese. It´s so easy to make and you´ll have a tasty dinner for a couple of days!

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Starring tender ground beef, fresh greens and the salty tang of soy sauce, Egg Roll in a Bowl is an easy and flavorful recipe you’ll want to add to your regular dinner rotation. These healthy ingredients are sautéed together with a handful of zesty spices to make the perfect one-pan, low-carb meal.

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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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These Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your taco night to a new and tasty level! Sweet potatoes are filled with your favorite taco toppings and all done in under 20 minutes.

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Chorizo Burgers

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Chorizo Burgers are a delicious take on a traditional burger. A combination of chorizo and ground beef makes them both moist and spicy. Grill for six minutes, top with cheese and your favorite condiments and watch them disappear.

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Crunchwrap Supreme

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Better than the drive-thru version, these homemade Taco Bell crunch wrap supreme is loaded with layers of flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, a crunchy tostada shell, cool sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and more melty cheese. This 20-minute dinner is the perfect way to switch up taco night at your house this week!

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Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak

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Craving a Philly Cheesesteak but short on time or budget? Look no further thanthis ground beef version! This clever recipe uses ground beef instead of steak, offering a delicious and affordable alternative. You’ll get all the classic cheesesteak flavors you love – savory meat, melty cheese, and tasty toppings – piled high on a soft bun.

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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

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These Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, easy, and tasty weeknight dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Cheesy Rotel Dip

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This cheesy Rotel dip comes together in just 15 minutes and can be made all in one pan! It's loaded with taco-seasoned ground beef, flavorful Rotel tomatoes, and creamy Velveeta.

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Rigatoni al Forno

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Are you looking for a easy, delicious, and a little bit healthier pasta dish to serve up for dinner? This flavorful rigatoni al forno with veggies will do the trick. This classic Italian-inspired bake is a simple but satisfying meal. It’s a comforting mixture of textures and flavors that everyone will love. Best of all, it takes little time to prepare and is full of nutrients.

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Crunchy Ground Beef Tacos

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When hunger strikes, don’t hop in your car. Stay at home. Assemble this easy recipe in just 20 minutes - it's just as good as the takeout version!

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30 Easy Effortless Ground Beef Recipes To Try (2024)
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