- I have always maintained that it's helpful to have some ground beef on hand. That's because not only is ground beef versatile, but it keeps well in the freezer and is quick to defrost...meaning it's perfect for those nights when you don't exactly have a dinner plan!
Luckily, with just a pound of lean ground beef and a handful of other fridge and/or pantry staples, you can be quickly on your way to getting an easy, yummy, and wholesome dinner on the table that adults and picky kids alike will enjoy! The question is, what dinner recipes can you (or should you) make with ground beef?
Of course, there are the easy, obvious options that all of our brains immediately resort to when it's 5 o'clock and we're blankly staring into the fridge, unmotivated and uninspired...
Simple Ground Beef Casserole • Salt & Lavender
And I'm going to be honest...my very favorite versions of some-of-the-above classics are indeed included in this round-up. They are classics for a reason!
Ground beef dinner recipes that you might want to consider adding to your repertoire. From soups to salads to sandwiches to skillet recipes --
- I've collected 35 of my favorites below. I also plan on adding all of my future ground beef recipes to this round-up, so check back often and watch it grow! I hope you'll find one (
Cheap Dinner Ideas That Start With A Pound Of Ground Beef
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And finally, P.S.! Please keep in mind that the delightful dinner ideas with ground beef that are included in this round-up span back to the early days of
. Which basically means that, while the oldest recipes are certainly delicious and among my longtime favorites (since I was eager to share them early on), it also means that the photos in those posts were a little,
Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole
, SUBPAR. Not that I'm a professional photographer these days by any stretch of the imagination, but my photography skills in those early years had a looong way to go...so please don't judge certain recipes by their ugly pictures.?
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I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite ground beef dinner ideas that are simple to make with just a few ingredients. You will find everything here from kid-friendly comfort foods to healthy, low carb main dishes.
Easy Cheeseburger Dinner Casserole
This amazing dinner has over 2 million shares on Pinterest with great reviews! It’s a fabulous Italian inspired meal especially if you have picky eaters at home. Serve it with a side of Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate dinner on busy weeknights.
A fun twist on tacos! This ground beef pie recipe has a crescent dough crust that is filled with all of your favorite taco ingredients including crunchy corn chips, cheese, and sour cream. Top it with fresh chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, jalapeños, or anything else you’d like.
These stuffed pasta shells are a Mexican-Italian infusion your entire family will enjoy! Those jumbo sized pasta shells are so much fun to eat, especially when they’re stuffed with this delicious cream cheese and ground beef mixture, topped with shredded cheese, and then baked until warm and gooey.
Creamy Ground Beef Pasta (quick & Easy!)
Learn how to make this Taco Bell favorite from home! You can customize it to your liking, and it’s obviously much healthier than the long list of weird ingredients fast food chains use. The crispy tostada in the middle is the perfect complement to the tender beef and gooey cheese.
This thick and hearty soup is loaded with tender ground beef along with some healthy veggies, making it a great choice for dinner during the cold winter months. Every cheesy bite is the definition of comfort food. HINT: Top it with crispy bacon for a little extra indulgence.
If you’re looking for healthy ground beef dinner ideas, zucchini boats are the way to go! Simply hollow them out and stuff them with this cheesy beef mixture, top with more cheese, and then bake until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is tender.
Ground Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
This classic recipe is so simple to make but packed full of flavor. I personally think it’s ingenious to combine taco seasoned ground beef with boxed macaroni and cheese. Delicious! This is another great recipe for picky kids.
How can you go wrong with tortillas stuffed full of seasoned ground beef and cheese, and then loaded with enchilada sauce and more cheese? Yes, please! These ground beef enchiladas are on regular rotation at my house.
Because of their tough and crunchy skin, bell peppers make for the perfect little edible bowls. Stuff them with a mixture of ground beef, your choice of rice, corn, tomatoes, garlic, and lots of cheese to make this healthy yet amazing dinner.
Best Ground Beef Recipes For Easy Dinners
With close to 2 million shares on Pinterest, this cheesy hamburger casserole is another pasta dish that never disappoints! It’s incredibly quick and easy to make with just a handful of cheap ingredients, but it has everything you need in a meal.
I’ve never been a fan of meatloaf, until I discovered how a box of StoveTop stuffing can completely revolutionize this classic dinner! It adds a ton of flavor without a lot of ingredients. You can additionally add anything else to the mix that you’d like such as chopped garlic, diced onion, parmesan cheese, herbs, etc.
If you’re looking for healthy dinner recipes that your entire family can enjoy, you’ve got to try this amazing cabbage and ground beef skillet all tossed together in one pan. It’s packed full of fiber and protein, and is incredibly savory and delicious. Even my picky kids enjoy this meal with a little rice!
Easy Low Carb Ground Beef Recipes The Whole Family Will Love
This is basically a burrito or taco, but instead of eating it the traditional way, the ingredients are all layered into a large baking dish like lasagna. Pretty fun, right? You can layer it with any of your favorite taco ingredients like ground beef and refried beans, and then top it with fresh produce like avocado and tomato. Mmm.
Pasta noodles baked with layers of cheese? Yes, please! It makes such a huge difference in the taste, texture, and flavor of traditional spaghetti. I suppose there’s a reason it’s called “Million Dollar Spaghetti”. It’s similar to lasagna but easier to eat thanks to the thin noodles.
This easy casserole is made with cheap ingredients that your family will love including ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, green beans, onion and tater tots. Some serious comfort food! Layer, bake, and watch your family clean their plates clean.
Super Easy Korean Ground Beef And Rice
This is the most delicious last-minute meal, game day appetizer, or even hearty snack on a lazy Sunday afternoon at home. Simply mix your favorite can of sloppy joe sauce with ground beef and onion, slather it on french bread, top with cheddar cheese, bake, and BAM! Absolute heaven.
This low carb dinner skillet is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to spend all night in the kitchen cooking and cleaning up. Thanks to frozen cauliflower rice and ground beef, this recipe is a breeze to throw together in just one pan on busy weeknights. And, it’s delicious!
If you’re looking for cheap and easy dinner recipes for a large family, this ground beef and mashed potato casserole is always a hit! Even your picky eaters will love this hearty dinner. It’s also loaded with veggies, so consider it healthy enough to serve often.
Southwest Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet
Calling all pasta lovers! If your family likes cheese, spaghetti and tacos, they’re going to devour this fun and tasty taco baked spaghetti. You’re simply going to mix taco ingredients with pasta, bake, and EAT.
This baked enchilada casserole is a whole lot of fun to make for the family! There’s something so exciting to me about all of these simple ingredients mixed up together and then baked to perfection. It may look like a mess, but it tastes just like enchiladas.
There’s really no instructions needed here! Simply brown a pound of ground beef with a packet of taco seasoning and water, and then serve it over a bed of lettuce with your favorite taco ingredients: avocado, shredded cheese, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, corn, crunchy chips, sour cream, etc. This is my absolute favorite meal on busy weeknights.Loads of Ground Beef Recipes that are easy and perfect for busy weeknights! Including slow cooker recipes, one pot dishes and make ahead meal
Easy Ground Beef Recipes (over 40!)
When it comes to hearty, healthy comfort food meals to make, anything involving ground beef is always at the top of
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