Inside: Looking for new recipes that use ground beef? You’re sure to find a few new family favorites in this well-rounded collection of 27+ easy ground beef dinner recipes.
Growing up, my special birthday meal was without fail 🎶white people taco night 🎶 (IYKYK), usually with a soft flour tortilla El Paso taco kit, complete with El Paso seasoning and that packet of drippy salsa.
I’ve evolved since then and, for better or worse, cannot tolerate jarred salsa anymore – fresh pico de gallo or chopped tomatoes only. And I usually skip the iceberg lettuce.
I guess this is almost 40?
Beef stroganoff was another childhood favorite, but since my husband questions the sanity of anyone who believes mushrooms can be food (because: fungus), this has been off the table since our marriage in 2007.
Currently, we don’t use ground beef very often, but I do like to change it up every now and again with an easy red meat meal.
And since I’ve been gushing about all things Costco lately, now’s the time to tell you that I adore their grass fed beef that come in packs of three separate 1.3 pound packages.
What I love about ground beef is that even if you forget to pull it out to thaw earlier in the day (anyone else?), it’s pretty easy to cook half frozen, little bit by little bit.
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27 Quick & Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes
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Until my husband was diagnosed with GERD, I adored THIS easy lasagna soup. So much easier than making lasagna!
Sadly, now the tomato soup base plus the garlic are too much for his sensitive digestive system. But that doesn’t mean YOU can’t enjoy it (you’re welcome).
All that to say, I needed some new ways to use all of that Costco ground beef.
I asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite easy ground beef recipes, and they more than delivered. I tried to choose a variety of options – from casseroles to simple pastas to chilis to stir fries to burgers.
Here are the easy ground beef recipes that looked yummy to me…
Related: 25 Easy Dinner Ideas from Costco (Low Prep and Delicious)
1. Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
These casserole-style taco stuffed peppers have fewer steps AND pantry, freezer and fridge stable ingredients you can always keep on hand (so you don’t grab take out, instead).
Serve with sour cream, avocado and tortilla chips!
2. Easy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef
This easy, cheesy ground beef and zucchini casserole is so so good!
A quick, weeknight meal full of flavorful filling.
3. One Pot Taco Spaghetti
One Pot Taco Spaghetti combines two classic favorites — spaghetti and tacos — in one delicious dinner.
The pasta simmers right in the sauce, so it’s super fast and easy for busy weeknights!
4. Instant Pot Taco Soup
Instant Pot taco soup is a hearty soup that’s made with pantry-staple ingredients.
This quick soup takes less than 30 minutes to make!
5. One Pot American Goulash
American Goulash is a classic comfort dish, effortlessly prepared in just one pot.
This timeless recipe features ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles, making it a hearty meal that’s perfect for any season.
Delicious fresh and even better as leftovers, this irresistible Goulash Recipe is sure to please everyone at the table, including the pickiest eaters!
6. Crockpot American Beef Goulash
Prefer a crockpot version, instead? This American Style Goulash cooks almost entirely in the Slow Cooker.
The whole family will enjoy this easy and delicious dinner, with a rich tomato based sauce, ground beef, and plenty of pasta!
7. Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Golden and crispy quesadillas filled generously with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and optional veggies.
Easy to whip up, these quesadillas are ideal for busy days or as a delicious crowd-pleaser.
8. Sloppy Joe Casserole
Comfort food gets a fun twist with this easy Sloppy Joe Casserole.
Made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in no time, this simple dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
9. Rigatoni Bolognese
Transform your dinners with this easy Rigatoni Bolognese, a flavor-packed Italian classic made with ground beef, pork and sausage.
This rich meat sauce is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. It’s even better served over my favorite pasta–rigatoni!
10. Weeknight Bolognese
If the beef, pork and Italian sausage combo in the recipe above feels too heavy, try this weeknight bolognese, instead.
It’s a quick and easy Italian meat sauce that is packed with flavor but takes less time than a traditional bolognese.
11. One Pot Lasagna Soup for Two
In the mood for lasagna but don’t have the time to make one? Or you don’t want tons of leftovers for a small family or couple?
Luckily this One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in under an hour by cooking the noodles directly in the broth! Serves two, with perhaps a serving or two of leftovers.
12. Easy Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
This classic ground beef vegetable soup is a hearty one-pot meal with simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep.
Great meal to make ahead for easy lunches and weeknight dinners!
13. Viral Tiktok Turkish Pasta Recipe
This Turkish Pasta is protein-packed, flavor-filled and easy to make! Especially perfect if you’re looking for something different to use up ground beef.
This recipe is inspired by Turkish manti (traditional Turkish dumplings).
14. Ground Beef Fajitas
These yummy ground beef fajitas make a quick and easy dinner!
This simple recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners.
15. Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup is a tasty weeknight meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes.
This one-pot hamburger soup turns a few simple ingredients into a delicious dinner!
16. Simple Ground Beef Veggie Skillet
This one-pan Ground Beef Veggie Skillet is a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner. The ingredients list is short but the flavors are BIG!
Go ahead and mix up the meat and veggies as you like – it’s a flexible recipe that’s a breeze to swap whatever ingredients you have on hand.
17. Ground Beef Burrito Skillet
Ground beef burrito skillet has all of the flavors of a ground beef burrito in an easy, one-skillet dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
With a short ingredient list, it’s packed with protein for a quick and filling dinner.
18. Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a grown up version of a childhood favorite!
They’re made with ground beef, bell peppers, and melted Provolone cheese on toasted buns.
19. Ground Beef & Potato Stir Fry
This quick and easy ground beef stir fry with Asian flavors like ginger and soy will add variety to your ground beef recipe list!
Only note: perhaps add the potatoes back into the ground beef mixture sooner in the recipe, unless of course, you like crunchy potatoes.
20. Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Delicious Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are just like the ones at your favorite Asian restaurant, but even better.
Browned ground beef and vegetables are seasoned with Asian flavors and served in lettuce leaves with fluffy rice.
21. Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Embark on a flavor-packed journey south of the border with our Mexican Tater Tot Casserole!
This culinary creation combines the comforting familiarity of tater tots with the bold and zesty essence of Mexican cuisine.
22. Rainbow Ground Beef Stir Fry
This flavorful, “rainbow” ground beef stir fry is ready in 20 minutes.
The rainbow of vegetables alongside the ground beef in a simple teriyaki sauce make it tasty AND healthy.
23. One Pot Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
If you need a quick and easy go-to recipe for pasta night, this one pot creamy ground beef pasta is PERFECT.
Think Hamburger Helper from scratch. Yum!
24. Homemade Sloppy Joes
From the author about her Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe…
“This Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe is one of my favorite, easy dinners. These sloppy joes are made with 8 real ingredients and can be served as sandwiches or as sloppy joe bowls!”
25. Dutch Oven Beef & Beer Chili
This Dutch oven chili is a hearty and delicious chili made with ground beef, beans, sweet potato, bell pepper and corn, this chili is loaded with veggies and flavor.
Plus, it’s ready in under 45 minutes (30 if you chop vegetables quickly or prep in advance), making it doable for a weeknight dinner.
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26. Easy Stove Top Burgers
These Stove Top Burgers are a classic dinner favorite, have a super easy recipe, and only take 20 minutes to make!
Make sure to keep your patties SUPER thin for a closer to take-out burger.
27. Best Taco Salad
Craving a quick and flavorful meal that’s both easy to prepare and packed with pantry staples?
Look no further than the Best Taco Salad you’ll find – perfect for spicing up your busy evenings.
28. Big Mac Nachos
Experience the perfect blend of comfort food with this Big Mac Nachos recipe. It merges the iconic taste of a Big Mac with the beloved crunch of nachos.
Ideal for game day gatherings or as a unique spin on your movie night!
29. Salisbury Steak with Onions & Mushroom Gravy
Finally, for something different, this salisbury steak recipe has a scrumptious-looking gravy!
A comforting and delicious meal featuring tender patties, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a homemade gravy.
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Do you have a favorite ground beef recipe? Share in the comments!
