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Ground beef recipes to the rescue! It’s time for some inspiration when you’re wondering what to make with ground beef. This list of ground beef recipes will do the trick!
I like to buy ground beef in bulk, and I either separate it out into one-pound packages right away, or I get it delivered and it’s already separated.
A few of the best things about ground beef are that it’s economical and doesn’t take that long to cook, which is perfect for families who are always on the go!
Since the ingredient is less expensive than beef steaks, roasts, or other cuts of meat, it’s not a bad idea to buy extra at all!
As long as you know how to store burger for the long haul and cook it up like in these delicious ground beef recipes, you’re good to go.
We’re a big fan of ground beef and our Taco Salad With Ground Beef recipe, Air Fryer Hamburgers, Calzones, 3-Bean Chili, and the appetizing Slow-Cooker Meatballs are the living proof!
If you’re adventurous and creative (or can follow a recipe), you can make great things with ground beef—a few of the great examples are #63 and #72—so don’t miss out on them.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at what to make with ground beef with this epic compilation.
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The best part about making a taco salad is that it’s up to you what you wish to throw in.
This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients like salsa, cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, taco seasoning, and ground beef.
You can use any kind of salsa here (spicy or mild), it doesn’t really matter because the taco seasoning alone gives it a deliciously complex flavor.
There’s nothing like the taste of a fresh homemade burger when you’re in charge of the recipe.
You can season your beef patty according to your preference and add as many toppings as you’d like.
This recipe only requires ten minutes or less for prepping and cooking.
With simple seasonings like salt and cracked pepper, just pop them into the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
These also make great leftovers.
For tips on how to reheat a hamburger, we have you covered.
Making calzones with ground beef has never been this easy.
All you need is some canned pizza dough that can unroll and cut into four squares each.
Fill it with your cooked ground beef, pepperoni, and a generous sprinkling of shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
Fold each square in half in the shape of a calzone, brush it with egg mixture, and pop them into the oven until they turn a beautiful light brown color.
To make the best classic chili, you don’t need much other than beans, ground beef and your choice of seasonings.
Once the chili is done cooking, you can top it with sour cream, slices of green onions, shredded cheese, or beautifully diced avocado.
We love this quick 3 bean chili with ground beef.
You can also serve it as a dip with your favorite brand of crackers.
If you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, then this recipe for ground beef casserole is just what you need to satisfy your craving.
It takes only about an hour of cooking and can be paired with loads of side dishes including garlic bread, fried potatoes, and even a garden salad.
Slow Cooker Meatballs are a family favorite and this recipe will teach you the easiest way to do them justice.
You won’t need a large number of ingredients to make sure your meatballs turn out perfect, the steps are extremely easy to follow.
Once the meatballs have been cooked, let them cook on low heat to let the flavors get to know each other fully.
This recipe was inspired by a popular Greek comfort dish known by the name of ‘Pastitsio’.
To recreate this authentic, tried-and-true recipe, you need to use the freshest produce and the most flavorful ingredients.
It can be prepared in a couple of hours and the leftovers can be enjoyed as a delicious weeknight dinner.
If you love Mexican food, then this recipe will easily become one of your top ten favorites of all time.
To make this Tex-Mex Taco Pizza, the ingredients you’ll need include salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, cumin, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground beef.
Once the pizza has been baked to perfection, take it out of the oven, top it with tomatoes or lettuce, and serve with a generous serving of sour cream on the side.
If you’re a fan of Sloppy Joes, you should definitely give this recipe a try.
Forget the can of Manwich for this take-your-time comfort-food.
Lots of savory, fragrant ingredients, so grab a helper and enjoy every moment putting this aromatic pot of family-friendly dinner together!
This is such a simple and delicious casserole.
Of course, when you combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and cheese, it is sure to turn out AHmazing.
Feel free to experiment with this recipe.
To add a bit of interest, consider using blue tortilla chips.
Add an additional bit of flavor by adding this Chipotle Corn Salsa on top.
This is an all time favorite beef casserole of mine.
This is made of ground beef, seasonings, cheddar cheese and tater tots.
You can whip this up and throw it in the oven in no time.
It is a great casserole for that Tuesday when you want comfort food without a lot of work.
If you want to sneak some vegetables into the meal, throw in a bag of frozen veggies to the mix.
The secret to the best meatloaf recipe is to add cheese.
Meatloaf is easy to make but even better than that is that it makes an amazing leftover lunch.
So put together this meatloaf and throw it in the dinner.
By the way, we have lots of suggestions about what to serve with meatloaf too.
Yes, you’re reading it right!
It’s a variation of taco with similar ingredients, except this recipe is in a soup form while the other one doesn’t.
Don’t be afraid of being imaginative when it comes to what to serve your loved ones.
Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl (Bibimbap)
Seasoned ground beef over rice with vegetables and a fried egg on top. Bibimbap at home, no takeout required.
Easy Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce
Ground beef rolled in tortillas and baked under a from-scratch red sauce. The homemade sauce does the heavy lifting.
Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos
A full sheet pan of chips loaded with seasoned beef and melted cheese. Feeds a crowd in about 20 minutes.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
All the sloppy joe flavor baked into a cheesy casserole. No buns falling apart in your hands.
Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
Cheese tortellini tossed with ground beef and bacon in one skillet. It eats like a cheeseburger without the bun.
Mini Meatloaf
Individual meatloaves that bake faster than the full-size version. Same glaze, better portions, crispier edges.
Stuffing Mix Meatloaf
Meatloaf made with stuffing mix instead of plain breadcrumbs. The seasoning is already built in.
Enchilada Tater Tot Casserole
Ground beef and enchilada sauce under a crispy tater tot lid. Two comfort foods in one pan.
Quick Taco Cups
Seasoned beef and cheese baked into little tortilla cups. Taco night, party-sized.
Texas Roadhouse Chili (Copycat)
A copycat of the steakhouse chili, thick and beefy. Cornbread on the side is not optional.
Chili Dip With Velveeta
Beefy chili and Velveeta melted into one warm dip. Game day handled in a single saucepan.
Chili Cheese Fries
Crispy fries buried under beefy chili and melted cheese. Knife and fork territory.
Cheddar Cheese Nacho Cups
Crisp baked cheddar cups filled with taco-seasoned beef. Low-carb taco night that skips nothing.
Taco Crescent Ring
Taco beef and cheese wrapped in a golden crescent ring. Looks impressive, takes almost no effort.
Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs
Beef meatballs in a sweet and tangy cranberry barbecue sauce. Holiday appetizer or dinner over rice.
More Ground Beef Recipe Collections
- Ground Beef Casserole Recipes
- Ground Beef Pasta Recipes
- Ground Beef Soup Recipes
- Ground Beef & Rice Recipes
- Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes
- Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes
- Air Fryer Ground Beef Recipes
- Mexican Ground Beef Recipes
- Asian Ground Beef Recipes
- Japanese Ground Beef Recipes
- Keto Ground Beef Recipes
- Paleo Ground Beef Recipes
- Leftover Ground Beef Recipes
- Leftover Taco Meat Recipes
- Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipes
- Leftover Meatloaf Recipes
The bottom line
Now that you’ve learned some amazing ground beef meal suggestions, you’ll know just what to cook when you’re feeling lazy on a weeknight.
Even the pickiest eaters in your family won’t say no to these amazing recipes.
We hope you enjoyed reading this blog post!
Never, ever, ever rinse cooked ground beef. I’ve seen you mention that before and I must say in my 70+ years I’ve never seen or heard of that. When cooking ground beef, it is common to season it, add onion or garlic to develop a flavor profile fitting with what your end product is. Then rinsing it does away with the flavor you’ve developed, and you are left with totally bland ground beef. Straining it is sufficient.
@Terri, you’re right, and a little fat adds to the flavor and moisture level in ground beef. We’ve removed that suggestion.
I see so many recipes that I want to try
I like making beef burgers.
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