50 Insanely Delicious Ground Beef Recipes You'll Make 1000 Times

Ground beef is a staple in many kitchens because it’s versatile, affordable, and easy to cook with. Whether you’re craving a hearty casserole, a comforting meatloaf, or a quick weeknight taco, ground beef has got you covered. In this article, we’re bringing you 50 fantastic ground beef recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. From classic favorites to creative new dishes, there’s something for every taste and occasion. So, let’s get cooking and discover all the delicious ways you can use ground beef!

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything – nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Easy Ground Beef Tacos ideal for busy weeknights! Add your favorite taco toppings and dinner is served! Foolproof, customizable and yummy.
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Shredded Beef Enchiladas

These shredded beef enchiladas are stuffed full of a tender and flavorful, slow cooked beef, and cheese, all topped with red enchilada sauce. Top them with your favorite garnishes, for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
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Beef Empanadas

This homemade beef empanadas recipe is so easy. Flaky shells stuffed with ground beef bake into the perfect game day food!
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American Chop Suey

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
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Beanless Chili

This beanless chili is rich, meaty and really full of flavor. You don’t need beans to make a wonderful chili and this recipe is a winner!
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Taco Spaghetti

One Pot Taco Spaghetti is an easy 30-minute dinner with the flavors of tacos and spaghetti. Easy dinner for taco night and busy weeknights.
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Authentic Italian Wedding Soup

Taste the delicious Italian wedding soup in a warm, flavorful broth. It’s the perfect comfort food for any season!
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Easy Sloppy Joe Sliders

These Sloppy Joe Sliders, with a sweet & tangy sauce and gooey melted cheddar in warm Hawaiian Rolls, are the ultimate party appetizer!
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Ground Beef And Zucchini

Ground Beef and Zucchini Casserole with orzo and corn in a rich tomato sauce is an easy one pot meal that cooks in under 30 minutes.
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Stovetop Taco Soup

This flavor-packed Stovetop Taco Soup is loaded with ground beef, two kinds of beans, tomatoes, and corn. Ready serve in about 30 minutes!
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Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets

Air fryer unsloppy joes biscuit pockets are a delicious take on classic sloppy joes. These are not so sloppy sloppy joes for when you want the flavour without the mess! These air fryer sloppy joes manwich sandwiches are made with Pillsbury biscuits and ground beef.
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Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce

Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, try this!
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Taco Tortellini Skillet With Ground Beef

Make a cheesy and easy Taco Tortellini Skillet with ground beef with just 6 ingredients! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
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Mongolian Beef Noodles

Mongolian Beef Noodles are a game-changer, delivering restaurant-quality flavors in just 25 minutes with a mix of ground beef that’s both sweet and spicy.
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Beef Enchilada

This Dutch oven enchilada casserole is such a cheesy, hearty, and delicious dish that is perfect for camping, enjoying in the backyard, or even at home in your kitchen!
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Easy Loaded Nachos

Need an easy dinner or appetizer that’s delicious? Easy Loaded Nachos have layers of tortilla chips, ground beef, black beans and cheese.
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Ravioli Tomato Beef Sauce

One Pot Ravioli in a Creamy Tomato Beef Sauce with Grilled Cheese Croutons means less pans and less washing up and more time to enjoy eating!
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Korean Beef

Not only is this Korean Beef Bowl Recipe easy, fast, and healthy…it’s absolutely scrumptious! Our family and friends eagerly devour their beef bowls every time. Bonus: This Korean beef bowl recipe happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free!
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One Pot Chili Mac

One Pot Chili Mac is a quick and easy dinner idea that’s ready in 30 minutes. Kid and adult approved, with meat, beans, and lots of cheese!
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Meatball Soup {With Grilled Meatballs}

Meatball Soup is a hearty & delicious dinner to warm you up on a cold night. With grilled meatballs, vegetables and pasta in a tomato broth.
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Spaghetti Sauce

This delicious spaghetti and meat sauce is the perfect way to start a meal. It’s perfect served over your favorite pasta noodles, and will become a family favorite in no time!
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Roasted Tomato And Meatball Polenta

Indulge in the comfort of classic Italian flavors with our fast and easy roasted tomato and meatball polenta – a weeknight dinner favourite!
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Baked Italian Meatballs

These classic baked Italian meatballs are moist, juicy, and full of flavor! Fresh Italian herbs, garlic, and cheese are delicious and served over pasta with your favorite marinara sauce! This is a favorite with the kids at my house.

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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

This ground beef and cabbage stir fry is an easy, veggie-packed dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week! It’s quick to make and full of savory flavor. Even noncabbage lovers will enjoy this meal.

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Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup

This easy Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. Packed with flavor, your family is going to love this dinner.
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Meatballs

Learn how to make tender, juicy Meatballs in 30 minutes in an oven or air fryer. Enjoy as an appetizer, with spaghetti, or in a meatball sub!
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Instant Pot Taco Soup

This gluten free Instant Pot Taco Soup will warm your bones. It’s full of beans, corn and fire roasted tomatoes. It’s made quickly with pantry staples.
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Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

This Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I’ve made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.
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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!
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Ground Beef Stroganoff

This ground beef stroganoff recipe is all about cozy vibes and delicious flavors. Imagine tender ground beef, creamy sauce, and mushrooms all mixed together.
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Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl

This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl will warm you up right away. The beef is simmered in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon, so it’s full of flavor. Top it with all your favorite toppings to get a healthy protein bowl that’s perfect for meal prep.
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Juicy Air Fryer Hamburger

These perfectly cooked beef patties are crispy on the outside and irresistibly juicy on the inside and ready in 20 minutes!
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Ground Beef Fajitas

Looking for a quick, easy, and satisfying dinner idea? Try these sizzling ground beef fajitas – from stovetop to table in just 30 minutes! This is an absolute favorite with my kids.
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The Best One Pot Taco Macaroni And Cheese

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this taco macaroni and cheese. It’s a one pot, Dutch oven 30 minute meal boasting both Mexican and Italian flavours in every mouthful. It makes really satisfying comfort food and is a perfect meal for the cooler months.
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Korean Beef Tacos

Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with these Korean Beef Tacos stuffed with ground beef bulgogi, rice, veggies, kimchi, and sriracha! Who says taco night has to be boring?
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American Goulash

If you’re looking for an easy-to-make, delicious comfort food recipe, you will love American Goulash. I grew up eating this, and my kids love it now. It’s comforting and filling.
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Ranch Burgers

Ranch seasoning and tender sautéed onions are the secret to adding a TON of flavor to these Ranch Burgers. Great on the grill or stovetop. Not your average hamburger here!
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Baked Beans With Ground Beef

Baked Beans with Ground Beef are a delicious comfort food side dish perfect for BBQs, cookouts and potlucks.
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Best-Ever Smoked Meatballs

Put these best-ever smoked meatballs on your next dinner party or game day menu, and watch how happily and quickly everyone gobbles them up! Add them to marinara and serve over pasta if you prefer.
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Chocolate Chili

This Chocolate Chili Recipe—full-bodied, rich, and utterly scrumptious—will transform your everyday dinner into a five-star meal. This one-pot recipe builds layers of complex flavors, like warm cumin, deep cocoa powder, and spicy jalapenos.
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Easy Smash Burger Recipe

This easy smash burger recipe cooks up thin and crisp cheeseburgers in sizzling butter heated in a hot cast iron skillet right on your stove! No need to get fast food when you can make this delicious treat at home.
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Cheesy Taco Tortellini

This Cheesy Taco Tortellini is a mouthwatering fiesta of flavors and the perfect way to add a fun, tasty twist to Taco Tuesday.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry

Quick, easy, healthy ground beef stir fry recipe featuring fresh vegetables and a homemade garlic ginger stir fry sauce. We don’t always think of using ground beef in a stir fry but it’s great for quick weeknight meals.
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Ground Beef Stroganoff

If you’re looking for a yummy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor or require much time or effort, this flavorful Ground Beef Stroganoff is just what you need! Tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and mushrooms simmer in a deliciously rich, creamy 3-ingredient sauce.
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Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lasagna Roll-Ups are a fun, creative, and delicious twist on traditional lasagna. They take a bit more time to make, but how cute are they in their own little serving size?
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Taco Soup

This taco soup is a comforting, hearty dish for the fall and winter that’ll leave you satisfied! It can be made on the stove or in a slow cooker.
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Easiest Rigatoni Bolognese

This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a flavorful one-pot dinner recipe. This Italian meat sauce is a classic meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions. It’s extra delicious served over rigatoni pasta. Comfort in a bowl!
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Easy Taco Soup with Ground Beef

This easy Taco Soup Recipe is an easy one-pot no fuss meal that is always a family favorite.
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Paleo Chili (Whole30 + Keto)

Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30 take on my award-winning best chili recipe! It’s low-carb, keto, & made with ground beef, sausage & bacon.
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