19 Fast, Flavorful & Family-Approved Ground Beef Recipes

Everyone loves it when ground beef is on the dinner menu – at least at my house! And there’s a lot to love. It’s a great source of protein, it cooks quickly, it’s satisfying and flavorful, and it can be turned into so many different meals and flavors. From classics to casseroles, this budget-friendly protein is the star.

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.

Bacon Cheeseburger Potstickers

If you love potstickers you need to give this bacon cheeseburger potsticker recipe a try. These Asian dumplings filled with American flavors like ground beef, cheddar cheese, and bacon are sure to be a whole dinner that delights the whole family. 

Get the Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Potstickers.

Slow Cooker Taco Dip

This delicious taco dip cooks while you go about your day. Perfect for a party or for dinner, you are going to love this hearty, flavorful dip with just the right amount of spice. 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Dip.

Easy Lasagna Soup

If you love the flavors of lasagna but don’t love the prep, try this lasagna soup! It’s comforting and cozy; rich and satisfying; nutritious and easy! It’s the best way to get the flavors of lasagna in a more simplified way. The soup is served over noodles with a dollop of Parmesan ricotta cheese.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Soup.

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.

Mexican Picadillo

Ground beef, potatoes, tomato sauce, and chiles all come together for a quick, flavorful, and inexpensive dinner that your family will love. Serve it as a main dish over rice, or use it to make nachos or tacos.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Picadillos.

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.

Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joes.

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.

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.

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.

Get the Recipe: Meatloaf.

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.

Walking Taco Casserole

This walking taco casserole recipe is everything you love about walking tacos in an easy casserole form! Taco-spiced ground beef is cooked with onions and zucchini and then combined with black beans and tomatoes and layered with shredded cheese. Once it’s baked and melty, you’ll top it with plenty of your favorite taco toppings and Fritos.

Get the Recipe: Walking Taco Casserole.

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.

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.

Homemade Bolognese

After you make this homemade bolognese sauce you won’t need to add jarred sauce to your shopping list. This recipe uses red peppers, pork, and ground beef to make a hearty and flavorful sauce that is perfect with rigatoni. This one is sure to become a favorite.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Bolognese.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This ground beef stir fry is delicious, but it’s also nutritious! This meal has protein, produce, carbs (energy), and flavor! This easy meal comes together in just 20 minutes by utilizing some quick kitchen shortcuts and can also be prepped ahead if that’s your style.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry.

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.

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.

Lasagna Stuffed Shells

Craving all of the flavors of lasagna but need to get dinner in the oven fast? Skip the lasagna layers and make these tasty Italian stuffed shells instead! This is a meal the whole family will love!

Get the Recipe: Easy Lasagna Stuffed Shells.