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22 Ground Beef Recipes for Easy Dinners & Lazy Weeknights

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I kind of think ground beef recipes are one of the easiest ways to make dinner when you don’t feel like putting in a ton of effort.

It cooks quickly, you can use it in so many different comforting dishes, and it’s really easy to turn into simple, hearty meals that actually leave you feeling full. And when it’s been a long day, sometimes savory ground beef and some good comfort food are exactly what you want.

So if you’ve got a package of ground beef sitting in the fridge or freezer and you’re not super sure what to make with it, then this list has got you covered. 👌 These easy dinner recipes are great for lazy weeknight meals, family dinners, or when you want something filling and tasty without a lot of work.

You’ll find everything from cozy casseroles and pasta to tacos, soups, and plenty of other ground beef recipes that are delicious and satisfying. Just scroll through, pick a few that look good, and see which ones end up becoming regulars in your weekly dinner rotation!

1. Street Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls

Street Corn ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls
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2. Sloppy Joe Bowls

Sloppy Joe Bowls with ground beef
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3. Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles

Caramelized Ground Beef and Peanut Noodles
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4. Ground Beef Taco Bowl

Ground Beef Taco Bowl
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5. Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
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6. Turkish Pasta Dish

Turkish Pasta Dish using ground beef
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7. Ultimate Mexican Stuffed Peppers (+ Ground Beef and Rice)

Ultimate Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice
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8. Ground Beef Nachos

Ground Beef Nachos
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9. Creamy Cheeseburger Soup

Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with ground beef
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10. One Pot Lasagna Soup

One Pot Lasagna Soup using ground beef
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11. Ground Beef and Potatoes

Ground Beef and Potatoes
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12. Easy Dutch Oven Italian Meatballs

Easy Dutch Oven Italian Meatballs
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13. Ground Beef Casserole

Ground Beef Casserole
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14. Taco Sloppy Joes

Taco Sloppy Joes with ground beef
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15. Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe (25 Minutes)

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe using ground beef
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16. Ground Beef Burrito Skillet

Ground Beef Burrito Skillet
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17. Crispy Baked Tacos

Crispy Baked Tacos
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18. Taco Crescent Ring

Taco Crescent Ring with ground beef
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19. Korean Beef Mince Rice Bowls

Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls
PHOTO: RACHEL PHIPPS
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20. Crispy Sheet Pan Ground Beef Tochos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Crispy Sheet Pan Ground Beef Tochos
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21. Viral High-Protein Cottage Cheese & Beef Taco Bowl

High-Protein Cottage Cheese & Ground Beef Taco Bowl
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22. Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, HuffPost, & Apartment Therapy.

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