20 Easy Ground Beef Recipes
From cheesy casseroles and one-pot dinners to quick skillet meals and hearty soups, these are some of my most popular and reliable ground beef recipes. The ones readers come back to again and again!
What Made The List
(don’t worry – there are pretty pictures below with links too if you’re more of a visual person!)
- Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Weeknight Pasta with Ground Beef
- Beefy Tomato Noodle Soup
- Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Mini Meatloaf
- One-Pot Hamburger Helper
- Beef and Noodles
- Hamburger Stew
- Skillet Lasagna
- The Best Tater Tot Casserole
- Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
- Cottage Pie
- Frito Pie
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Taco Rice Skillet
- Loaded Ground Beef Nachos
- Ground Beef Enchiladas
- Taco Soup
- Lasagna Soup
- Italian Meatball Soup
Why Ground Beef Is a Weeknight Staple
Ground beef is somewhat affordable, very versatile, and easy to cook, which makes it perfect for fast, comforting meals. A single pound can turn into pasta, tacos, casseroles, soups, or skillet dinners, and it stretches easily to feed a family.
Every recipe in this roundup:
- Uses a pound of ground beef
- Is approachable and family-friendly
- Works for weeknight cooking
- Delivers big comfort-food flavor
Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes
Ground Beef Stroganoff
A cozy classic made with tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a creamy mushroom sauce. Comfort food doesn’t get much easier than this.
Weeknight Pasta with Ground Beef
An easy, satisfying pasta dinner with a rich, beefy sauce that comes together fast. Perfect for busy nights.
Beefy Tomato Noodle Soup
A simple, one-pot soup featuring rich flavors, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato broth.
Homemade Sloppy Joes
A classic sloppy joe recipe made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and tons of flavor.
Mini Meatloaf
Individual meatloaves that bake quickly and are perfectly portioned for easy freezer meals.
One-Pot & Skillet Ground Beef Meals
One-Pot Hamburger Helper
A homemade version of the boxed classic. Creamy, cheesy, and made in a single pot.
Beef and Noodles
Tender noodles tossed in a creamy beef gravy for an ultra-comforting, Midwest-style dinner.
Hamburger Stew
A hearty one-pot stew loaded with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
Skillet Lasagna
All the flavors of lasagna without the layering and made entirely in one pan.
Ground Beef Casseroles & Bakes
The Best Tater Tot Casserole
Layered with tender veggies and ground beef in a creamy gravy, topped with melted cheese and tater tots.
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
A family-favorite baked pasta loaded with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese.
Cottage Pie
A comforting classic with seasoned ground beef and veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
Frito Pie
A fun, casual dinner layered with seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and Fritos.
Ground Beef Taco Night Favorites
Ground Beef Tacos
Quick, classic tacos made in 15 minutes with perfectly seasoned ground beef.
Taco Rice Skillet
A one-pan dinner with taco-flavored beef, rice, and melty cheese.
Loaded Ground Beef Nachos
Crispy chips piled high with seasoned beef, cheese, and all your favorite toppings.
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Easy, cheesy enchiladas baked on a bed of rice for a complete meal in one dish!
Soups Made with Ground Beef
Taco Soup
A hearty, flavorful soup packed with ground beef, beans, and bold taco spices.
Lasagna Soup
All the cozy flavors of lasagna in an easy, comforting soup form.
Italian Meatball Soup
Juicy meatballs and al dente pasta nestled in an herb-filled creamy tomato broth.
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