17 Yummy Ground Beef Recipes That Keep Dinner Simple

We all love ground beef for a weeknight staple! It’s affordable, cooks quickly, and can be used in so many different ways with so many different flavors. Whether you’re craving a comforting casserole, a skillet meal, or a flavorful stir-fry, we’ve got you covered. What will you try first?

Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla

The whole family will love these cheesy beef quesadillas! It’s comforting, delicious, easy, and ready in just 20 minutes. The ground beef is cooked and then it’s layered with two layers of cheese for the ultimate layered gooey cheese quesadilla. Serve with fresh toppings.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla.

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

If you need a quick weeknight easy beef dinner you’ll love this ground beef skillet recipe. It’s ready in a flash and packed with flavor, protein, and veggies – all made in a single pan. You’ll find yourself making this recipe again and again.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet.

Big Mac Salad

This Big Mac salad delivers the great flavors of classic fast food in salad form. With ground beef, crunchy and cool lettuce, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese, this salad will satisfy your hunger! Top with a drizzle of a special sauce-inspired dressing and sesame seeds for classic burger vibes.

Get the Recipe: Big Mac Salad.

Classic Meatloaf

This classic meatloaf makes a great family-style dinner. This meat is topped with a delicious tangy bbq sauce glaze, infusing flavor in each bite. To keep this meal classic and satisfying, pair with mashed potatoes and a veggie.

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Is there anything more satisfying than ground beef enchiladas? Not much! A savory ground beef filling is wrapped in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce, and baked into bubbly, cheesy perfection. Add your favorite fresh toppings.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Enchiladas.

Sloppy Joes

Saucy, tangy sloppy joes are always a comforting meal. Pile this homemade meat onto your favorite buns and serve with fries, a veggie, or even chips for an easy side. No need for cans when the homemade version is this easy.

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Mini Taco Meatloaves

Make a mash-up meal that the whole family will love. These spicy and saucy personal-sized meatloaves are smothered with cheese for a satisfying meal that brings the best of two classic dinners together into one easy recipe that’s ready in less than 40 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Mini Taco Meatloaves.

Ground Beef Ramen Noodles

This homemade dinner rivals takeout from your local restaurant. Made with bell peppers, carrots, and ground beef, this easy dish delivers great flavors in a budget-friendly package that manages to pack in flavor, veggies, and protein!

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Ramen Noodles.

Cheeseburger Hot Pockets with French Fry Topping 

Surprise your kids with a dinner they will love. Homemade cheeseburger hot pockets with a french fry topping are everything you love about burgers and fries in one tasty hand pie. This hearty dish is perfect for an after-school snack or a tasty dinner!

Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Hot Pockets.

Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap

You might recognize this folded wrap from social media since it took Tik Tok by storm. It’s a great way to wrap your ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and other toppings together for a tasty handheld meal! 

Get the Recipe: Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap.

Taco Salad

If you love a classic taco salad, you will always be happy to see this recipe on the menu. It’s quick, easy, and always hits the spot. Ground beef cooks super fast, making it a great weeknight option. Put out all of the salad components and let everyone make their own salad.

Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Salad.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Skip the boxed option and make the best homemade cheeseburger macaroni with simple ingredients. This recipe is so easy and makes a comfort food dish that sticks to the ribs. The whole family is going to want seconds of this cheesy pasta!

Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Macaroni.

Bacon Blue Cheeseburger with Roasted Garlic Aioli

This amazing burger has seven, yes you read that correctly, seven layers of delicious flavor that you are going to love. Blue cheese, ground beef, roasted garlic aioli AND bacon jam? This is a burger that is sure to please!

Get the Recipe: Bacon Blue Cheeseburgers.

Creamy Burrito Casserole

With layers of ground beef, cheese, burrito shells, and veggies, this easy dinner idea makes the perfect weeknight meal. Prep it before work and bake it in just 30 minutes. You can top this creamy burrito casserole with sour cream, salsa, lettuce, black olives, or your favorite toppings.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Burrito Casserole.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Make a budget-friendly batch of beef stroganoff by using ground beef. Most stroganoff is made with a beef roast, but this quick version comes together quickly thanks to ground beef. Serve over egg noodles for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff.

Cowboy Beef and Rice Skillet

This hearty beef and rice skillet has Tex-Mex flavors in each bite. Add some black beans, avocado slices, and plenty of spices and you’ll love that this budget-friendly meal can feed a crowd. Serve with tortilla chips or tortillas on the side along with some fresh toppings if desired.

Get the Recipe: Cowboy Beef and Rice Skillet.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

If my kids had to pick an all-time favorite meal, this is it. Our homemade spaghetti with meat sauce features a slow-simmered, rich tomato meat sauce made with perfectly browned ground beef, Italian sausage, a balanced tomato sauce, and traditional Italian seasonings. Serve with al dente spaghetti, a salad, and garlic bread.

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.