I can never have too many ground beef dinner ideas. These recipes will work with any ground meat, like chicken, turkey, bison, or venison. In some cases you can add ground pork or even ground sausage with the ground beef in these recipes!
Ground beef dinner ideas
Listed here are some of my favorite ground beef dishes, but there are some add-on recipes needed too, like my enchilada sauce, taco seasoning and chili seasoning. From Mexican and Italian inspired dishes to casseroles and skillet meals, I’m sure you’ll find some dinner recipes here that your family will love!
Ground Beef Casseroles
- Cowboy CasseroleThis Cowboy Casserole is a simple yet hearty meal. You can add your favorite herbs or season as you wish. The recipe for this cowboy casserole doesn’t include a bunch of seasonings, so you can choose your favorites or just stick with good old-fashioned salt and pepper.Click for recipe
- Bacon Cheeseburger CasseroleIt doesn't get much tastier than Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole! One of our favorite weeknight dinner recipes, this dish is loaded with cheese and bacon and cooks in less than 30 minutes.Click for recipe
- John Wayne CasseroleHave you ever heard of John Wayne Casserole? There's an interesting story, but what's important is that this beef and biscuit casserole is delicious!Click for recipe
- Ground Beef CasseroleThis ground beef casserole is loaded with hamburger meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and pasta then topped with cheese for a satisfying and easy meal!Click for recipe
- Shepherd's PieThis recipe for Shepherd’s Pie makes a perfect casserole meal for any night of the week.Click for recipe
- Lasagna Roll UpsLasagna roll ups are perfect for prepping ahead of time and freezing, making weeknights a breeze!Click for recipe
- Italian LasagnaThis Italian Lasagna comes from the back of the Creamette lasagna noodle box from years gone by. I've been making this lasagna recipe for over 20 years!Click for recipe
- Chili and Cornbread Stuffed Peppers Click for recipe
- Taco CasseroleAdd a twist to Taco Tuesday and try this delicious Taco Casserole...all the taco fixings in an easy-to-make casserole! It's sure to become a family favorite!Click for recipe
- Ramen Noodle & Beef Skillet Click for recipe
Mexican Inspired Recipes
- Taco EmpanadasThese taco empanadas are super easy to make, kid-friendly, and the perfect way to use up leftover taco meat. Sometimes the most simple meals turn out to be the absolute best.Click for recipe
- Beef and Bean Oven TacosAdd these to your Taco Tuesday must-make list because these beef and bean oven tacos are destined to be a family favorite.Click for recipe
- Taco Bell Enchirito CopycatTaco Bell describes this as “a warm, soft flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, diced onions, real cheddar cheese, and tangy red sauce”. Now you can make it at home!Click for recipe
- Taco Pasta SaladThis taco pasta salad is loaded with ground beef, juicy tomatoes, black beans and lots of cheese. Cold pasta salad makes a great dish for your next party!Click for recipe
- Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme Click for recipe
- Loaded NachosLoaded Nachos are a popular game day recipe packed with healthy ingredients and cheesy goodness!Click for recipe
- Beef & Bean Quesadillas Click for recipe
- Mini Taco Bowls
Ground Beef Dinners
- Salisbury SteaksIf you loved On-cor salisbury steaks as a child, you must try this homemade version!Click for recipe
- Quaker Oats Meatloaf Click for recipe
- The Best Meatloaf Recipe EverMeatloaf is classic comfort food and this recipe is a no-fail, never fall apart, juicy and delicious dinner. The best meatloaf recipe ever.Click for recipe
- Mummy MeatloafHalloween is a fun holiday, and not usually one we celebrate with dinner. But why not? This mummy meatloaf is a great conversation starter!Click for recipe
Ground Beef Pasta Dishes
- Penne Bolognese
- Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara SauceA tried and true spaghetti and meatballs recipe that's been in the family for years. The smell of the sauce and meatballs alone is enough to make you want to make it over and over again!Click for recipe
- One Pot Sloppy Joe PastaThis easy one-pot sloppy joe pasta serves four hungry people or stretches to serve six with salad and bread on the side.Click for recipe
- Spaghetti Pie Click for recipe
- Baked ZitiBaked ziti is an easy dinnertime recipe that everyone will love. It comes together quickly and is made with common ingredients. It tastes similar to lasagna but without all the fuss.Click for recipe
Chili, Soups & Stews
- Homemade ChiliThis super easy homemade chili recipe is perfect as is, or use it as a starter recipe to make your own fabulous culinary creation. Homemade seasoning too!Click for recipe
- Oven Chili DogsHot dogs topped with a simple and flavorful chili, pepper jack cheese, and fresh green onions - these oven chili dogs are always a crowd favorite!Click for recipe
- Chili MacA hot, hearty bowl of chili mac is great for dinner or when friends come over to watch the game!Click for recipe
- 3 Bean ChiliThree Bean Chili is a delicious weeknight meal and awesome as leftovers. Great for packing into containers and taking to work for lunch.Click for recipe
- Amanda's Meatball Soup Click for recipe
- Hamburger StewHearty, delicious, simple and comforting. This hamburger stew has an Italian twist and is delicious served with warm bread!Click for recipe
Sandwiches & Appetizers
- Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball SubsEasy slow cooker BBQ meatball subs are a great way to switch up the dinner routine. The meatballs cook low and slow in a simple homemade BBQ sauce so when it's time for dinner just toast some rolls and top with some melty cheese. Psst! Want to make it even easier? Just substitute your favorite jarred BBQ sauce for the homemade recipe listed below.Click for recipe
- Guinea Grinder: Iowa State Fair Food Click for recipe
- Best Ever BurgersIf you love burgers as much as we do, you know that your condiments can totally make or break the meal. We love this special sauce that turns ordinary hamburgers into the best ever burgers!
- Meatball Stuffed BiscuitsThese meatball stuffed biscuits are a flaky treat with a meaty surprise in the center! Serve with marinara sauce for a delicious appetizer.Click for recipe
- Zucchini BoatsStuffed zucchini boats are a savory and delicious dinner packed with lean protein and a healthy serving of vegetables. Stuffed zucchini = low-carb dinner!Click for recipe
Mixes & Sauces for Ground Beef Meals
- Homemade Hamburger BunsI enjoy making bread, so when I started seeing recipes around the Internet for homemade hamburger buns, I knew I wanted to try it.Click for recipe
- Homemade Taco SeasoningTime to ditch the grocery store taco seasoning packets. Make your own homemade taco seasoning mix and you'll never turn back. It tastes that much better!Click for recipe
- Make Your Own Chili SeasoningMaking your own homemade chili seasoning is easy to do and tastes so much better than those prepackaged envelopes!Click for recipe
- Homemade Enchilada SauceThis Homemade Enchilada Sauce is full of flavor and compliments any style of enchilada- whether it be pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian style!Click for recipe
What are you cooking up with ground beef? I’d love to hear about your favorite recipe ideas.
This post originally appeared here on Sep 15, 2015.
Amanda Davis
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Amanda Davis is the entrepreneurial mom of four grown children and four step children. She and her husband, Chef Antoine, love to cook together creating recipes for this blog. Amanda also make kid's crafts and creates decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!
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Cindy says
I did not go through these yet but I noticed you asked for ideas. My hubby (so do I) like my ‘taco mix’ dinner. I have bowl/plate semi-strong plastic plates (I think I got them at Dollar Tree many years ago, well they are basically a deep dish plate with a section for dip. I cook up the ground beef and put the taco seasoning in. I put a layer of bite size corn chips on the plate part. I put a layer of shredded cheese on the chips. I put a layer of the beef on the cheese. I add another layer of cheese (because to me there is no such thing as too much cheese) :) I put sour cream in the dip section and most likely you will need a spoon or fork once the beef makes the chips soft. We do not like anything else on our tacos but you can add whatever toppings you like. My son and hubby have asked for that specifically many times. Quick, one pan, easy and little mess (if you are careful). I hope this not a duplicate idea.
Amanda Formaro says
Oh yum, sounds very similar to what I do when we have tacos. I prefer to just use tortilla chips instead of making an actual taco with a shell. So I pill my ingredients onto chips and eat them like nachos. Yours sounds great, thanks so much for sharing!