Best Ground Beef Recipes
The Best Ground Beef Recipes are quick, easy, and family friendly. Whether you’re making lunch, dinner, an appetizer or something in between, ground beef is one of the most versatile ingredients available. We’re sharing 15 of our best ground beef recipes to make meal time a breeze!
Ground beef is one of my favorite simple and economical ways to add protein to any dinner.
So, of course, I decided to put together a list of all of my favorite ground beef recipes.
We’ve got pastas, casseroles, soups, meatloaf, and pretty much anything you could imagine.
The next time you’re wondering what to make with ground beef, you know where to look!
What is the Difference Between Ground Beef and Hamburger?
Ground beef is the meat that is used to make a traditional hamburger patty. Because of that, the terms “ground beef” and “hamburger meat” are used interchangeably.
What is the Best Ground Beef?
In general, the most recommended ground beef is that with an 80/20 lean to fat ratio.
It has just enough fat to keep the beef nice and juicy, but not so much that you end up with too much oil in whatever dish you’re making.
While the 80/20 ratio is probably the most common, you can absolutely stick to the recommendations of whatever recipe you’re using!
Does Ground Beef Keep Better Cooked or Raw?
If you’re storing it in the fridge, cooked ground beef definitely outlasts raw ground beef.
If it’s raw and uncooked, it will only last for 1-2 days while if it’s cooked it can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
If you plan on freezing your ground beef, you can store it cooked or frozen. Either way it will last for up to 2 months before it begins to show signs of freezer burn.
What Can I Make With Ground Beef?
Okay, now you want to know what to do with ground beef! Here is a list of all the best ground beef recipes:
There is nothing as comforting as a slice of homemade meatloaf. And this easy recipe for meatloaf is as easy and tasty as it gets.
This recipe is made using a super simple combination of ground beef, meatloaf seasonings, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, green pepper, onion, and ketchup.
It takes just 10 minutes to prep and results in the juiciest, most tender meatloaf.
This taco soup recipe is a hearty, comforting, oh-so-tasty bowl of beefy deliciousness. It’s packed full of nutritious ingredients and the perfect blend of savory flavors.
This recipe is made with tender ground beef, black and pinto beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and seasoned with ranch seasoning mix and taco seasonings.
It’s a family-friendly dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prep. Top with your favorite crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, green onions, and devour.
If there are two foods I definitely love, it’s tater tots and nachos. So, why not combine them?!
These tater tot nachos, also known as totchos, are made with a base of crispy, golden tater tots, then loaded with perfectly seasoned ground beef, onion, and melty cheddar cheese.
Keep the recipe as-is or customize with any and all of your favorite nacho toppings.
This Mexican spaghetti is a spiced up version of a classic pasta dinner. It’s made with pantry staples and loaded with flavor.
This family favorite meal takes just 15 minutes of prep and features tender spaghetti, flavorful ground beef, green pepper, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and the perfect amount of cayenne pepper.
It’s layered into a casserole dish, then topped with melty Colby jack cheese!
This French onion beef casserole is one of my favorite ways to use up ground beef. It’s a flavorful, hearty meal that takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
This recipe is made with egg noodles and savory ground beef smothered in a creamy French onion dip sauce, then topped with Gruyere cheese and crispy fried onions.
It’s a mouthwatering blend of flavors and textures; you’ll definitely be back for seconds!
The one thing that can make a classic burger even better is by stuffing it with cheese.
Trust me. These cheese stuffed burgers are about to be your new favorite recipe.
To make these burgers, season your ground beef, then form it into balls, stuffing each ball with spicy pepper jack cheese.
Form the cheese-stuffed balls into patties, then sear them in a hot skillet until juicy and slightly crisped. Serve on your favorite burger buns with your favorite toppings!
Get ready for the best meatball sub you’ll ever get your hands on. Savory meatballs, rich marinara, gooey mozzarella, and a fluffy, perfectly toasted hoagie bun.
Dinner doesn’t get better than that!
This meatball sandwich recipe is a quick and easy dinner that utilizes just 8 simple ingredients.
Enjoy with your favorite veggie side dish or a pile of potato chips for the perfect meal!
Did you know that you can whip up the best taco meat using just three ingredients and your crock pot? It seems too good to be true!
This recipe is made with ground beef, your favorite salsa, and a couple packets of taco seasoning.
All the ingredients are combined, then cooked low and slow in the crock pot until juicy and infused with flavor. Enjoy in tacos, burritos, or on nachos and with all your favorite add-ons.
This juicy lucy recipe is all of your cheeseburger dreams come true.
Why? Because rather than topping it with cheese, you’re stuffing it into the actual hamburger.
This recipe is made with ground beef seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, formed into patties stuffed with American cheese or the cheese of your choice.
The burger patties are seared in a hot pan until tender and juicy, then served on hamburger buns with all of the classic cheeseburger toppings.
Imagine all of your favorite taco flavors in a meal without having to actually assemble any tacos.
This hearty taco casserole is the perfect way to feed a crowd and satisfy that taco craving.
It’s made with ground beef, onion, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, black olives, and Colby jack cheese loaded into a casserole and topped with crunchy corn chips.
This homemade hamburger helper is just about as simple as the boxed stuff…and a whole lot better! It’s a simple, one-pot recipe that is loved by everyone.
To make this recipe, simply cook the beef and combine it in one pan with tomato paste, mustard, seasonings, broth, and uncooked macaroni noodles.
Cover the pan and cook until the pasta is tender, then add in milk, sour cream, and shredded cheddar.
This beef noodle casserole is a warm, filling, delicious dinner recipe that you’ll be making again and again.
It’s comforting and so tasty, but still sneaks in a little bit of nutrition for a well-rounded meal.
This casserole is made with egg noodles, ground beef, and onion seasoned to perfection, smothered in rich marinara, then topped with gooey cheddar cheese.
It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in a total of 40 minutes!
Tater tot casserole is an all-time favorite and a hit with the adults and kiddos alike. And this recipe is the best!
It’s made with a combination of ground beef, green beans, and corn smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, topped with American cheese, then finished with golden tater tots.
It’s a complete meal ready with just 10 minutes of prep and just one dish.
These bell peppers are stuffed with perfectly seasoned taco meat, black beans, onions, garlic, black beans, corn, and jalapeño then covered in melty cheese.
Change up taco night and serve a batch of these in place of the usual tacos and cheese dip.
They’re a delicious meal the entire family will love!
This ground beef skillet dinner makes the perfect family dinner! It’s made with pantry ingredients and is an easy way to get a meal on the table quickly.
Our hamburger rice casserole features seasoned ground beef, long grain white rice, melted cheddar cheese all made in one pan.
It’s an easy weeknight dinner and picky eater approved.
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