Ground beef is one of the most versatile proteins you can cook with. From burgers and meatloaf to stir fries and soups, here are 26 of our favorite dinners to make a package of ground beef.
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
This quick and easy spin on the classic beef and broccoli takes just 30 minutes.
Best Ever Sloppy Joes
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
These messy, big flavor sloppy joes are a fun, kid-friendly meal and the leftovers freeze fantastically.
Chopped Cheese
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
If you're looking for a satisfying, dinner-worthy sandwich, the chopped cheese is it.
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms
Coco Morante Author Coco Morante says, "Joe's Special is a classic San Francisco diner dish dating back to the 1920s. It's a hearty scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, mushrooms, and onions."
Continue to 5 of 26 belowTamale Pie
Annika Panikker This comforting casserole features a spiced ground beef mixture topped with fluffy cornbread.
Curry-Scented Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps
Alison Conklin Author Andrea Nguyen says, "Making lettuce and herb wraps filled with well-seasoned grilled morsels is a quintessential Viet way to eat. It’s fun and healthy, too."
Cheeseburger Soup
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
When potato soup meets a cheeseburger, you get this comforting, creamy cheeseburger soup! Make it in just 45 minutes, or prep it in the slow cooker for a more hands-off approach.
One-Pot Taco Pasta
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
One-pot pastas are a great way to get dinner on the table quickly and this one is loaded up with your favorite taco fixings.
Continue to 9 of 26 belowEasy Meatloaf
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
For a hands-off meal, turn to this super easy meatloaf that comes together and is ready for the oven in just 10 minutes.
Chili Beans with Rice
Elise Bauer Author Elise Bauer says, "My mom learned this method of preparing chili beans years ago, when she was still teaching school, from a fellow teacher from Louisiana."
Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers
Elise Bauer These simple rice and beef stuffed bell peppers are comforting and perfect.
Easy No-Bean Chili
Nick Evans If beans aren't your thing, this no bean chili is the chili you've been looking for.
Continue to 13 of 26 belowFrench Onion Meatballs
Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu
With all the flavors of the classic French onion soup, these meatballs make an extra special dinner or even party appetizer.
Italian Meatballs
Elise Bauer The kay to tender meatballs? Milk soaked bread and a fifty-fifty mix of ground beef and pork.
Unstuffed Peppers
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
Everything you love about stuffed peppers, made even simpler.
Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce
Sally Vargas This quick Bolognese is super versatile and can be on the table in just 35 minutes.
Continue to 17 of 26 belowSwedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood
Ikea's Swedish meatballs are loved by almost everyone. Here, we share two key tricks to making them (even better!) at home.
Salisbury Ground Beef
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
A take on the retro dish, we swap out the patties for a simpler approach and turn this comforting classic into an even easier weeknight dinner.
Easy Taco Casserole
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
If you have 20 minutes, you can have this delicious taco casserole.
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Chili Mac and Cheese
Author Aaron Hutcherson says, "Who can resist two favorite comfort foods combined into one? This recipe pairs cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the onions, tomatoes, and spiced ground beef of chili. "
Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)
Marta Diaz Pastelón is a Puerto Rican layered meat and sweet plantain pie. It's a comforting dish with plenty to offer, whether you've had it before or are just looking to try something new.
Baked Ziti
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Bakes
Baked ziti is always a hit, and our recipe is a 5-star rated one loved by our readers.
Walking Taco Casserole
Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan
Author Karishma Pradhan says, "Walking taco casserole has all the components of a walking taco from the bag served in a casserole dish for convenience. It's easily adaptable so you can enjoy it with your favorite toppings."
Continue to 25 of 26 belowBurger Salad
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
Author Coco Morante says, "At my house, we have a few meals in rotation that we turn to when we want something satisfying and familiar. Burger salads are one of those no-fail favorites."
Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burger
Lori Rice When life gives you ground beef, make burgers. These ones are piled high with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.