26 Dinners To Make With a Package of Ground Beef
Low on inspiration for changing up your ground beef dinners? Here are 26 recipes for you to try.
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
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This quick and easy spin on the classic beef and broccoli takes just 30 minutes.
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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.
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Chopped Cheese
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
If you're looking for a satisfying, dinner-worthy sandwich, the chopped cheese is it.
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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms
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."
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Tamale Pie
This comforting casserole features a spiced ground beef mixture topped with fluffy cornbread.
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Curry-Scented Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps
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."
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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.
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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.
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Easy 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.
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Chili Beans with Rice
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."
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Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers
These simple rice and beef stuffed bell peppers are comforting and perfect.
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Easy No-Bean Chili
If beans aren't your thing, this no bean chili is the chili you've been looking for.
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French 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.
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Italian Meatballs
The kay to tender meatballs? Milk soaked bread and a fifty-fifty mix of ground beef and pork.
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Unstuffed Peppers
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Everything you love about stuffed peppers, made even simpler.
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Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce
This quick Bolognese is super versatile and can be on the table in just 35 minutes.
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Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)
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Ikea's Swedish meatballs are loved by almost everyone. Here, we share two key tricks to making them (even better!) at home.
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Salisbury Ground Beef
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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.
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Easy Taco Casserole
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If you have 20 minutes, you can have this delicious taco casserole.
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Moussaka
This layered labor of love is a special treat to serve a crowd.
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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. "
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Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)
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.
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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.
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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."
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Burger 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."
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Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burger
When life gives you ground beef, make burgers. These ones are piled high with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
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