This collection of ground beef recipes is amazing! From meatloaf to tacos and everything in between, these are the best easy ground beef recipes.
When I’m lacking on inspiration for dinner, meals with ground beef are my go-to. I almost always have a pound of ground beef in the refrigerator or freezer, and there are SO many options.
Ground beef is inexpensive, can be low fat (just buy lower fat content) and cooks fast. It is versatile and totally underused unless you are making burgers or even smash burgers. Whether you serve it over mashed potatoes or in another easy weeknight dinner, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
These amazing ground beef recipes have everything you could want, including meat loaf, tacos, sloppy joes, taco salad, swedish meatballs, hearty soup and chili. Is your mouth watering yet? Because I know mine is!
First questions usually is what is ground beef made of? Ground beef is typically ground sirloin is chuck roast. It is often trimmings from other cuts of beef. Like so many meats, if ranges in fat content and also quality. Make sure you are browning it correctly and also check out our new book Beef It Up! (aff)
And if lean ground beef isn’t your thing, you can substitute ground turkey in most, if not all, of these recipes too. Sure to please the entire family.
Grab that package of ground beef from the refrigerator and discover your new family favorite classic dish. Think beyond ground beef tacos for Tacos Tuesday and add some new easy recipes to your recipe box.
Popular Ingredients for Best Ground Beef Recipes
While this list isn’t completely inclusive, it’s a great place to get started making a delicious meal. Most can be found at your local grocery store if you don’t already have them on hand.
Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole is an easy weeknight recipe using ground beef, taco seasoning and other easy ingredients for a one dish meal your whole family will love!
Cook up something special with the best homemade meatball recipe! Delicious, juicy and full of flavor (and a secret ingredient!) this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Southwest Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf recipe with a southwestern spin. Crushed tortilla chips and bottled salsa give this easy meatloaf a zesty edge.
Forget what you know about salisbury steak, this Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe is out of this world! Topped with a mushroom gravy, it's moist and delicious!
Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian sauce. Ground meat and coarsely chopped vegetables give this Bolognese recipe a rich and hearty taste that serves well over pasta and in lasagna.
With simple ingredients and 35 minutes, you can make these delicious EASY Ranch Meatballs for dinner! A great way to spice up your spaghetti and meatballs!
This EASY Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe is a family favorite! Made with ground beef, rice, onion and seasoning, these baked cabbage rolls are delicious!
A homemade dressing recipe made with rice, ground beef, celery, onions and grated cheese. Perfect for the holidays or a weeknight and naturally gluten-free!
A juicy BUBBA burger topped with chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese, fresh butter lettuce, tangy pepper spread, sweet and spicy honey and all held together with a poppy seed onion bun
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I made this the other day and it was wonderful! My family loved it! Since then, my husband has learned he is allergic to tomatoes. I wondered if you might have any suggestions for a good substitute? I’m thinking of maybe adding some beef or veggie broth for the liquid, and maybe some black beans for substance? Just wondering if I should add some extra seasonings too, and/or if there are some other things you might recommend. Thank you!?
Hi Harold, thanks so much- I’d be happy to provide some feedback, but since this is a list of several recipes, it would be helpful to know which one you are referring to!
What a yummy roundup of ground beef recipes! It’s so handy to have all of these recipes in one place because ground beef is a go to dinner ingredient. I can’t wait to try some of these. Thanks for including my Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls, too!
This is such a great collection of recipes to have on hand. Especially with Fall approaching and the school year around the corner. Perfect for weeknights!
I have a ton of grassfed ground beef in the freezer. Your roundup inspires me to start using that delicious beef. love the variety of recipes that you included!
Meals like this have been saving my hide this summer with baseball every night! Love the addition of the beans!
Hi, this is an awesome list. Thanks for posting.
I made this the other day and it was wonderful! My family loved it! Since then, my husband has learned he is allergic to tomatoes. I wondered if you might have any suggestions for a good substitute? I’m thinking of maybe adding some beef or veggie broth for the liquid, and maybe some black beans for substance? Just wondering if I should add some extra seasonings too, and/or if there are some other things you might recommend. Thank you!?
Hi Harold, thanks so much- I’d be happy to provide some feedback, but since this is a list of several recipes, it would be helpful to know which one you are referring to!
What a yummy roundup of ground beef recipes! It’s so handy to have all of these recipes in one place because ground beef is a go to dinner ingredient. I can’t wait to try some of these. Thanks for including my Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls, too!
This is such a great collection of recipes to have on hand. Especially with Fall approaching and the school year around the corner. Perfect for weeknights!
We use ground beef all the time! Can’t wait to try out these recipes 🙂
I have a ton of grassfed ground beef in the freezer. Your roundup inspires me to start using that delicious beef. love the variety of recipes that you included!
All of these look so good! Lots of delicious comfort food are on this list, my favorite.