Oursuper easy ground beef recipesare quick and easy to make with a pound of hamburger. Find new ideas for delicious ground beef meals! These easy recipes are perfect for picky eaters and are great for busy weeknights. They’re a great way to feed the whole family a delicious dinner tonight!
When you have a pound or two of ground beef in your fridge, it can feel overwhelming to come up with a creative,newway to use it.
For example — when your family has a favorite burger recipe, it’s easy to make it your go-to meal.
But after a while, they start to not love it as much. They start asking you to make something new.
When this happens, it can take some creative thinking to realize that ground beef meals gowaybeyond burgers and chili.
Not to worry, we’ve done the thinking for you! All you have to do is browse through these super easy ground beef recipes and find some new favorites to make!
We also have easy3 to 5 ingredient ground beef recipesthat make dinner a breeze.
Super Easy Ground Beef Recipes
Before you scroll through the recipes, here are some things you’ll want to think about:
- Will younger kids be at the table?If so, you may want to consider some kid friendly ground beef recipes with something that’s easy for little hands to hold.
Finger foods are a toddler’s favorite!
- How many people will you be serving?If you’re feeding a crowd and aren’t in the mood for chili, consider making a double batch of your favorite meatloaf or sloppy joes.
- How much time do you have to cook?If you need to make a meal in a hurry, look for ground beef skillet recipes or ones that you can make in an Instant Pot.
Or, if you can’t be near the kitchen, it’s the perfect time to make a crockpot ground beef recipe.
Are you ready?Click on the bold link below each image to get the recipe.
Family Favorite Hamburger Casseroles
Taco Lasagnahas layers of tortillas, ground beef, and south-of-the-border flavors. It’s fun to add a new spin to classic Italian ground beef recipes.
Prep this fabulous, easy casserole recipe in 15 minutes!
Meat Lover’s Pizza Pastais exactly what I like to make when we’re craving pizza on a busy weeknight.
It’s loaded with ooey gooey cheese, twisty pasta, seasoned beef, pepperoni, sausage, and bacon… Need I say more?
Stovetop Ground Beef Skillet Recipes
Skillet Taco Riceis a super easy ground beef recipe for a weeknight dinner that comes together in a single pan, and in just 30 minutes.
A family favorite featuring your favorite Mexican flavors – you can’t beat that!
Taco Spaghettifeatures your favorite taco flavors in pasta form. One of our favorite ground beef pasta recipes, make this cheesy, fiesta-licious dish in under 30 minutes!
Salisbury steakwith creamy mushroom gravy is hearty, classic comfort food. Make this recipe for a one-pan meal in under 30 minutes!
One Pot American Goulashis one of many easy ground beef skillet recipes that is ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
Bursting with great flavors this very cheesy pasta dinner is absolutely delectable.
Cheeseburger Macaroniis loaded with flavorful seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and ooey gooey cheese!
This dish not only packs a ton of flavor but can be made in one pan from start to finish.
It’s like the Hamburger Helper that my mom used to make, making this homemade version one of our top kid friendly ground beef recipes!
Unstuffed Cabbage Rollshave the comforting flavor of traditional cabbage rolls, but without all the work!
One of many super easy ground beef recipes, this a perfect one-pot weeknight dinner idea.
3 Cheese Skillet Lasagnais loaded with fresh hamburger and so much cheese, you will be making this again and again.
Just 30 minutes from prep to plate. It is sure to become one of your favorite ground beef pasta recipes!
Super Easy Ground Beef Meatballs and Meatloaves
Cracker Barrel Meatloafcreates a flavorful, juicy loaf, just like the restaurant version. Make this comfort food meal tonight!
Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Meatloafis bursting with bold steak flavors and is comfort food at its best! This ground beef recipe is over the top!
Stuffing meatloaf with cheese and covering it in delicious brown sugar ketchup glaze with thick cut bacon on the top!
Italian Herb Oven Baked Meatballsare perfect for pasta dinners, sandwiches, or appetizers!
One of the easiest Italian ground beef recipes, skip the mess of pan frying and oven bake them instead!
Creamy Swedish Meatballsare a traditional Swedish dish with perfectly browned, flavorful homemade ground beef meatballs coated in a rich cream sauce.
Move over IKEA! Kid friendly ground beef recipes like these make dinner time oh-so-easy.
Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes
Crockpot Taco Soupcombines seasoned beef with beans and veggies for an easy, filling meal. Make it in the crockpot, then add your favorite toppings!
This simple and super easyslow cooker chili recipewith ground beef is perfect to feed a crowd! This meal is fully loaded with meat, beans, and just the right amount of heat to make your tongue tingle.
Can I use ground turkey for these ground beef dinner ideas?
You can. Many of these classic ground beef recipes would taste just the same by swapping out and using a different versatile protein.
Beef is a versatile ingredient, so using other ground meats typically isn’t an issue.
I like to use varied meats when there is a sale at the grocery store. It’s a great way to still make hearty meals for the family while cutting down on my costs.
What can I make with a pound of ground beef?
There are so many meals that can be made for the entire family!
You can make delicious meatballs, Tacos for Taco Tuesday, taco meat with white rice, Shepherd’s Pie, a beef and rice skillet recipe, homemade sloppy joes, beef casserole, and so many other favorite ground beef recipes.
This list of recipes proves that you really just need simple ingredients to make easy meals.
Why make it complicated cooking with lean ground beef when you don’t have to? The best part? You can change up your weeknight dinners easily with this list!
We hope these super easy ground beef recipes are going to become favorites of yours!
Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Originally published March 2013, updated and republished March 2024
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