20+ Unique Ground Beef Recipes

Ground Beef Stir Fry 

I love that you can make a ground beef stir fry and not just a regular steak stir-fry. This is such a fun way to use a pack of ground beef. Add whatever veggies you would normally add to a stir-fry, too. 

This is one of those go-to recipes when you have a pack of ground beef in the freezer and lonely vegetables in the fridge that need to be moved on—you know, that one bell pepper. 

Ridiculously Easy Hamburger Casserole (No Boiling! No Browning!)

Cheeseburger Casserole

Move over cheeseburger. Gimme this wildly-delicious Cheeseburger Casserole!

This quick, easy bake is perfect for busy families. It features tender macaroni and savory ground beef. The rich sauce, made with tomato paste, beef broth, and cream cheese, is topped with melted cheddar.

Baked until bubbly and golden, this casserole is a comforting, freezer-friendly meal everyone will love.

Juicy Beef Kafta

So, this might not be unusual to some, but for others, my juicy beef kafta is a brand new experience. Serve it with a crunchy salad, rice, and simple steamed vegetables like green beans or carrots. The kafta are tender and super delicious. 

Authentic Ground Beef Tacos

These tested-till-perfect, crazy-delicious authentic Mexican Ground Beef Tacos are the best easy taco recipe you will ever try!

Throw your powered store-bought Mexican taco seasoning mix – I’ve got a secret trick to season your taco meat.

The perfect taco toppings? Taco Salsa, lime crema, authentic guacamole, lettuce and cheddar cheese, of course.

Related: Leftover Taco Meat Recipes

Lipton Soup Meatloaf

Once you’ve been converted by The Meatloaf Recipe That’ll Turn You Into a Meatloaf Lover, add this Lipton meatloaf recipe to your repertoire for easy weeknight dinners. 

Lipton onion soup mix flavors and deepens the savory ground meat mix to turn one of your favorite classics into a super tasty meatloaf. 

Related: What to Make with Leftover Meatloaf and Meatloaf with Brown Gravy.

Sloppy Joes (So Easy + Tasty)

Bring on this easy sloppy joes recipe that’s an oldie on the blog, but a very, very well-loved family recipe.

This is another budget-friendly favorite that honestly hits the mark on being the ultimate comfort food. 

Kids and adults will coo over the taste of this cozy dinner or lunch. In 30 minutes, they’ll be ready to go!

Ground Beef Pizza with Biscuit Dough Crust

This easy pizza with biscuit dough crust is a weeknight favorite in our family.

I love to pile it up with seasoned ground beef, pepperoni and mozzarella. It is so hearty and satisfying.

Salisbury Steak

So, this old fashioned Salisbury steak recipe is making a serious comeback. Talk about comforting foods.

The little meatballs or mini patties are cooked in a rich onion gravy that is truly yummy. Put this budget-friendly dinner on your list ASAP. It’s delicious with creamy mashed potato.

Walking Taco Casserole

This yummy Walking Taco Casserole recipe is a favorite with my family, and for good reason. 

The layers in this ground beef casserole consist of spicy seasoned ground beef, Doritos or corn chips, sour cream, cheese, and refried beans. Everything gets baked together and turns out creamy and cheesy. 

Crispy Fried Tacos

These crispy fried tacos are great for a weekend treat that tastes like a Mexican restaurant meal.

Packed with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese, they’re fried until crisp and golden brown.

Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeño slices, and a bit of fresh cilantro for a tasty and satisfying dinner.

Keema Naan

This Keema Naan recipe features soft, homemade naan bread stuffed with a savory spiced ground lamb or beef filling.

The naan is perfectly fluffy, while the filling is rich and flavorful, making it a truly irresistible dish.

One Pot Pasta (Easiest Dump-and-Cook Recipe!)

One Pot Pasta with meat sauce is my OBSESSION for busy nights. You don’t need to boil the pasta separately—the meat, dry noodles, and sauce all cook together in one pot.

The pasta soaks up the flavor as it simmers. It’s fast, simple, and totally satisfying (especially with homemade garlic bread!)

Chili Con Carne

This recipe beats other Chili Con Carne recipes hands down. It’s so thick, rich and flavor-packed, my editor tried it and said “it’s so good it makes you wanna slap your mama”. Wow.

Try my Instant Pot Chili, too.

Ground Beef Taco Soup (so easy)

Here’s a recipe for taco soup from Countryside Cravings that you’ve got to try. It’s made in a slow cooker or on top of your stove in just 30 minutes. It’s giving midweek magic.

I love the elements of a taco dish – cheddar cheese, beans, tortilla chips. And the taco seasoning, ah!

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

This recipe from Upstate Ramblings gets whipped up and set down in 40 minutes. It’s named dirty rice because the spices and cooked ground meat make the rice look dirty when cooked up together. 

It’s a great option if you’ve got a pound of ground beef in the freezer and little inspiration. 

You could also make a ground turkey version of this, too! Serve it with a bowl of bright salad or a side of garlic bread to bulk it up this easy weeknight dinner. 

Easy Cabbage Rolls

I’m not going to lie – this recipe for easy cabbage rolls from Evolving Table is kind of magical.

Make them with lean ground beef as one of your next healthy and utterly delicious weeknight meals. Rice and ground beef get bundled up into boiled cabbage leaves and baked in the oven in a flavor-loaded tomato sauce. 

This recipe has Polish roots but is loved worldwide. Give it a try, and you’ll find it’s your family’s next favorite comfort dish.

Picadillo

Try this recipe for a Cuban style stew from House of Yumm. 

Picadillo is a stew that is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes and cozy seasonings. It also features olives (added for briney saltiness) and plump raisins which balance the dish out with a little sweetness.

Baked Pasta Shells

How cute are these baked pasta shells from Vikalinka? Serve them with a salad like my strawberry Caprese or a simple Italian salad.

Beefaroni

Guys, beefaroni – how dreamy is the name? Try this easy skillet casserole recipe from The Travel Plate as a one-pot super simple midweek option. 

Beef Fried Rice

Check out this recipe for fried beef + rice from The Salty Marshmallow. There is so much you can do with this fried rice. Serve it as is, in lettuce cups or wraps, in a burger bun, or as a noodle topper.

I also love how colorful and loaded with veggies it is – corn, carrots, ginger, peas, onion, garlic, wow! Plus it has added protein from the extra eggs!

Creamy Pasta Recipe with Ground Beef

Try this super creamy recipe from Pumpkin n Spice. It screams comfort and flavor. Serve it with a fresh green salad to lighten the load!