66 Easy Ground Beef Recipes To Make For Dinner

All of these also work with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.

If you've got a pack of ground beef in the fridge or freezer, you're halfway to an easy dinner. 🍽

From beef empanadas to savory Korean-style bowls to beef stroganoff, below you'll find a ton of recipes that'll let you transform ground beef into a full meal — complete with options for the Instant Pot, Crock Pot, and Keto diet.

1. Penne Alla Vodka

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Everyone needs to be able to master one pasta sauce from scratch by the time they're an adult — let this one be yours! It's ridiculously easy.

Recipe: Penne Alla Vodka

2. Taco Soup

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This quick and easy taco soup is made entirely in one pot in less than 30 minutes. Topped with cheese, avocado, and all the fixin's, this simple soup makes the perfect weeknight dinner that'll please just about everyone.

Recipe: Taco Soup

3. Chipotle Chili and Cornbread Dumplings

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This hearty chili is packed with bold flavors and the cornbread dumplings on top are the ultimate comfort food. The perfect dish for cozy nights in — or, alternately, impressing your friends at a potluck. Choose your own adventure!

Recipe: Chipotle Chili And Cornbread Dumplings

4. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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These flavorful low-carb beef and cabbage rolls are made with tender boiled cabbage leaves stuffed with beef and rice cooked in a homemade tomato sauce. Serve them with sour cream and cilantro for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

5. Greek Stuffed Peppers

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Packed with flavorful feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs, these stuffed peppers are the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation. Pair with rice and a green salad for a complete meal.

Recipe: Greek Stuffed Peppers

6. One Skillet Ground Beef Stroganoff

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If I could bet on one dish that's guaranteed to please a large group, this stroganoff would have all my money. 

Recipe: One Skillet Ground Beef Stroganoff

7. One-Pot Swedish Meatball Pasta

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If it's your first time making meatballs, try not to make them too big — otherwise there's a bigger chance they'll fall apart when cooked. 

Recipe: One-Pot Swedish Meatball Pasta

8. One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

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Just like a regular cheeseburger, the cheese is the star of the show when it comes to this pasta dish — so don't be scared of adding a little more!

Recipe: One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

9. One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

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To fully control the amount of water that ends up in your sauce — and ensure your spaghetti is fully cooked — consider making the pasta separately then adding it to the sauce. 

Recipe: One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

10. Classic Lasagna

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It's a classic for a reason. Make sure to spread a thick layer of meat sauce on the bottom so the pasta doesn't stick to the pan. 

Recipe: Classic Lasagna

11. Sloppy Joe Sliders

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Planning a get-together? These Sloppy Joe sliders are an easy way to feed a large group with just one pound of ground beef. 

Recipe: Sloppy Joe Sliders

12. Chili Cheese Burger Bowls

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This unique dish uses grilled cheese cups to contain all the fillings in your cheeseburger. For the best cheese cups, try shaping them as soon as they're formed into a cohesive disc. If they still feel too tricky, you can also sprinkle some cheese on top of your patties for the same tasty result. 

Recipe: Chili Cheese Burger Bowls

13. Taco Pizza

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Because no one should have to choose between the two.

Recipe: Taco Pizza

14. Cheeseburger Sliders

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Nothing is more satisfying than a hefty, juicy cheeseburger. But sometimes, you just don't have the time or grill space to make a dozen cheeseburgers for all your guests. For those occasions, consider this simple slider recipe, which come together in a single rimmed baking dish. 

Recipe: Cheeseburger Sliders

15. Beef & Bean Burritos

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The world's best after-school snack is also super easy to make. Plus, you can freeze any leftovers you have and they'll microwave beautifully in just 90 seconds. 

Recipe: Beef & Bean Burritos

16. Spicy Beef Totchos

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For those days when you can't decide between nachos and tater tots, there's totchos — tots covered in all the best nacho fixings.

Recipe: Spicy Beef Totchos

17. Shepherd's Pie Twice-Baked Potato

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Creamy, cheesy, and full of a yummy blend of ground beef, carrots, and peas, this reimagined baked potato is a comfort dish you'll want to make again and again. 

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie Twice-Baked Potato

18. Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake

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Cooked in lasagna fashion, this tortellini bake is an easy way to transform storebought cheese tortellini into a decadent Sunday night dinner. 

Recipe: Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake

19. One-Pan Taco Macaroni And Cheese

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Have fun topping this mac 'n' cheese with your favorite taco add-ons, including peppers, salsa, jalapeños, or even shredded lettuce or sour cream.

Recipe: One-Pan Taco Macaroni And Cheese

20. Beef And Cheese Empanada

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Empanadas are surprisingly easy to make with a sheet of pie dough. Just make sure not to overfill them to keep them from exploding in the oven. 

Recipe: Beef And Cheese Empanada

21. Easy Stout Beer Chili

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You don't have to love the taste of beer to like this chili. That's because its sole purpose here is to impart a lovely deep sweet and malty flavor.

Recipe: Easy Stout Beer Chili

22. Chorizo Tomato Rotini Pasta

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The great thing about chorizo is that it's so deeply savory that you really don't need much else to finish off the dish.

Recipe: Chorizo Tomato Rotini Pasta

23. Marinara Meatballs

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To infuse even more tomato flavor into the meatballs, try browning the meatballs — instead of baking them on a pan — and then completing them in the sauce. 

Recipe: Marinara Meatballs

24. Classic Hamburger

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Hamburgers are the reason why most of us buy ground beef in the first place — and for good reason. They're easy to customize, juicy, and so easy to cook!

Recipe: Classic Hamburger

25. Crunchy Taco Cups

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For a lighter take on these taco cups, use fat-free shredded cheese, whole wheat tortillas, and ground turkey. 

Recipe: Crunchy Taco Cups

26. Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

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Made with ground beef, loads of beans and cheddar, and a blend of spices, this mac 'n' cheese is the perfect meal to serve a big group. It's also a one-pot recipe, meaning there's no need to fuss with tons of kitchen tools — and there's just one thing to clean up when you're done cooking!

Recipe: Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

27. Rigatoni Pie

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The tubular shape of rigatoni pasta makes it the perfect base for this pasta "pie," which comes together with a bright tomato and beef sauce.

Recipe: Rigatoni Pie

28. Lasagna-Stuffed Peppers

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This low-carb recipe makes a ton of sauce, so have some extra peppers ready to stuff — or simply save the sauce and eat it with pasta or a crusty bread another night. 

Recipe: Lasagna-Stuffed Peppers

29. Beef Enchiladas

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Sprinkle a bit of extra shredded Mexican cheese inside the enchiladas for an extra gooey surprise in every bite. 

Recipe: Beef Enchiladas

30. Meatball Sub Boats

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Drenched in a tomato sauce and covered in cheese, these hearty meatball subs are the kind of meal you crave after a long day of travel or work.

Recipe: Meatball Sub Boats

31. BBQ Cheeseburger Nachos

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If it sounds like the makings of a great cheeseburger — as this combination of BBQ sauce, cheese, bacon, and ground beef might — then it's probably also great on a pile of nachos. 

Recipe: BBQ Cheeseburger Nachos

32. Cheesy Meatball Bake

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With several people who've tried the recipe calling this one of their new household classics, I can pretty much guarantee you'll love this meatball bake. 

Recipe: Cheesy Meatball Bake

33. Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders

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Sure, normal slides are great — but have you ever tried making them with garlic bread? If you're short on time, you can even make them with pre-made, frozen meatballs and the combination will still wow you.

Recipe: Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders

34. Scalloped Potato Roll

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Try pairing this with any toppings you usually love on a baked potato, including sour cream, blue cheese, or salsa.

Recipe: Scalloped Potato Roll

35. Crunchy Taco Ring

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Quick tip: Use your favorite flavor of Doritos instead of regular tortilla chips. You literally won't be able to stop yourself from finishing the whole ring.

Recipe: Crunchy Taco Ring

36. Enchilada-inspired Stuffed Shells

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Depending on your palette, you might want to add extra taco seasoning or cover your shells with more cheese than noted. 

Recipe: Enchilada-inspired Stuffed Shells

37. Keto-Friendly Lasagna Dome

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If you're strict about your carb intake, you might want to swap the carrots for celery, as carrots contain natural sugars and, consequently, a few carbs.

Recipe: Keto-Friendly Lasagna Dome

38. BBQ Bacon Meatballs

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Serve on a bed of lettuce or with some garlic bread. 

Recipe: BBQ Bacon Meatballs

39. Classic Meatloaf

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Despite its less-than-appetizing name, meatloaf is one of the most classic family recipes out there. Plus, it's the perfect flavorful recipe to make in bulk and reheat later. 

Recipe: Classic Meatloaf

40. Cheeseburger Onion Rings

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For those nights when you're craving bar food for dinner, try out this variation on onion rings. For the crispiest rings that don't fall apart, use small- to medium-sized onions. 

Recipe: Cheeseburger Onion Rings

41. Pan-Fried Cabbage Rolls

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Cabbage makes for an unexpectedly sturdy container for these rolls containing ground pork, beef, and loads of cheese.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Cabbage Rolls

42. Kenyan Beef Samosas

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These beef samosas — also referred to as sambosas or samboosas depending on where you're from — are a great anytime snack or meal. 

Recipe: Kenyan Beef Samosas

43. Keto Beef & Mushroom Casserole

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When in doubt? Add mushrooms. Savory, rich, and dense, they'll perfectly complement any meat dish and add even more flavor — like they do in this low-carb casserole.

Recipe: Keto Beef & Mushroom Casserole

44. Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

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Relive your favorite childhood cafeteria lunch with this easy recipe that comes together with Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar — and basically makes itself in an Instant Pot. Serve with potato chips and pickles for maximum nostalgia.

Recipe: Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

45. Ground Beef Stroganoff

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The best beef stroganoffs are creamy and rich — and leave you with leftovers for the whole week. This recipe does all of that.

Recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

46. Shortcut Ground Beef Empanadas

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This recipe cuts a ton of fuss out by using refrigerated pie crusts you can just roll and fold. It's an excellent time-saving measure for a dish you'll definitely finish in three bites or less.

Recipe: Shortcut Ground Beef Empanadas

47. Italian Beef Ragù

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A ragù is a pretty flexible recipe, but there's one thing that elevates the best from the rest: perfect tagliatelle pasta that's ready to scoop up all that savory sauce.

Recipe: Italian Beef Ragù

48. Ground Beef Cabbage Stirfry

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An easy low-carb option! (And as with all of the recipes on this list, feel free to sub ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, pork, or even crumbled soyrizo.)

Recipe: Ground Beef Cabbage Stirfry

49. Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

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Beef, pasta, and plenty of cheese. Need I say more?

Recipe: Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

50. Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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Make your bowl even tastier by topping it with traditional Korean ingredients like carrot matchsticks, spicy gochujang sauce, or kimchi. These one is also a great option for a meal-prepped lunch.

Recipe: Korean Ground Beef Bowl

51. One-Pot Ground Beef and Rice

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Busy weeknights are the worst time to prepare elaborate meals. That's why this one comes together with canned corn, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. It's not cheating when making dinner is the 23rd thing you've done today!

Recipe: One-Pot Ground Beef and Rice

52. Low-Carb Cauliflower and Ground Beef Hash

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This low-carb hash comes together in less than half an hour. Use that extra time to put together a quick green salad to serve with it.

Recipe: Cauliflower and Ground Beef Hash

53. Crock Pot Cuban Picadillo

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Picadillo is a dish popular all over — from Latin American countries to the Philippines — and it usually consists of ground meat, tomatoes, raisins, and olives. Eat it on its own, in tacos, over rice, or in empanadas.

Recipe: Crock Pot Cuban Picadillo

54. Crock Pot Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

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Want something ultra comforting? Make a casserole. Specifically, this casserole, which gets its creamy texture from four kinds of cheese.

Recipe: Crock Pot Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

55. Keto Ground Beef With Worcestershire Sauce

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Pair with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Not keto? Then mix it up with fried rice or a baked sweet potato.

Recipe: Keto Ground Beef With Worcestershire Sauce

56. Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet

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Ground beef here serves as the perfect savory binder for crunchy, less absorbent vegetables like radishes and carrots. If you're anything like me, you'll probably also want to drizzle this whole dish in Sriracha 😇.

Recipe: Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet

57. Ground Beef Quesadillas

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Perfectly golden tortillas, melted cheese, and sides of cream cheese, salsa, and guacamole make this the perfect movie night meal. Make extra ground beef and save it for another taco night that week.

Recipe: Ground Beef Quesadillas

58. Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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If you're going away for the weekend and want to leave the family with a delicious meal they can easily pop in the microwave, this one is it.

Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

59. Gluten-Free Taco Casserole

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For an extra crunch, and to keep it gluten-free, serve with a handful of corn tortilla chips, and maybe some sour cream and salsa.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Taco Casserole

60. Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Is there a more perfect combination than sweet potatoes and ground beef? It's the perfect union of sweet and savory.

Recipe: Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

61. Ground Beef and Broccoli

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Serve over rice and drizzle with oyster sauce for a dish that'll satisfy all your Chinese take-out cravings.

Recipe: Ground Beef and Broccoli

62. Keto Ground Beef Tacos

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Pre-make low-carb taco shells using shredded cheese. The best thing about 'em is that they'll hold up generous portions of ground beef stuffing without snapping!

Recipe: Keto Ground Beef Tacos

63. Filipino Picadillo

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Who knew that fried plantains and a fried egg had the ability to instantly elevate a dish from yum to "Is there more left??"

Recipe: Filipino Picadillo

64. Crock Pot Cheeseburger French Fries

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It's impossible to look at this recipe and not feel an irresistible urge to run to the grocery store and pick up all the ingredients needed to make it immediately.

Recipe: Crock Pot Cheeseburger French Fries

65. French Onion Beef Casserole

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Just five ingredients are needed to make this glorious casserole. It also makes for great leftovers!

Recipe: French Onion Beef Casserole

66. Easy BBQ Beef and Beans

Beef and beans — amped up with tomato paste, Worcestershire, a bit of brown sugar, and plenty of spices — can be served over rice or stuffed into rolls, and breaks down to less than $2 per serving.

Recipe: Easy BBQ Beef and Beans