30 Ground Beef Dinners You’ll Actually Look Forward To Eating

When it comes to dinner, ground beef often plays the unsung hero. It’s versatile, affordable, and can be transformed into countless delicious meals that will have you eagerly anticipating dinnertime.

In this post, you’ll discover 30 ground beef dinners that are anything but ordinary, promising to make your meal planning not just easy, but something to look forward to every night. From comforting classics to fresh, new takes, these dishes are sure to become staples in your dinner rotation.

Ground Beef Dinners

Whiskey BBQ Glazed Burgers with Cajun Potato Wedges

Whiskey BBQ Glazed Burgers with Cajun Potato Wedges bring together juicy, flavorful burgers topped with a smoky-sweet whiskey BBQ glaze and crispy, seasoned potato wedges.

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Spaghetti alla Bolognese

When it comes to iconic Italian dishes, Spaghetti alla Bolognese holds a special place in the hearts of pasta lovers around the world.

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Easy Delicious Smoked Meatloaf

This Smoked Meatloaf recipe is a delicious spin on the classic meatloaf because it's smoked on a pellet grill.

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Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is the perfect meal for a lazy afternoon or quick dinner, made with ground beef, pasta shells, and all your favorite taco flavors.

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Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes is straight up comfort food. The rich gravy brings it all together for one satisfying meal.

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Amazing Smash Burgers on the Grill

Smash Burgers on the Grill are super crispy burgers, made of ground chuck or butcher’s trio, that have been “smashed” on the grill to form those crispy edges we all love.

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Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls

These Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls are super easy to make with Savoy cabbage, ground beef, and rice, and they cook so fast in the Instant Pot.

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Easy Tater Tot Casserole

This Easy Tater Tot Casserole for Two combines ground beef with cream of mushroom soup which is topped with tater tots and cheddar cheese, then baked for 30 minutes.

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Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with seasoned ground beef, red bell pepper, onion, mushroom and topped with melted cheddar cheese.

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Easy Stovetop Chili Recipe

This easy stovetop Chili recipe is packed full of flavor and will quickly become your go-to chili recipe.

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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is a quick soup, packed with ground beef, potatoes, onions and cheese, that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

This Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf has an irresistibly smoky flavor on the outside with a tender center. The bacon is weaved and wrapped around the meatloaf to create a beautiful crispy, caramelized exterior.

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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Want to know how to easily make burgers in the air fryer? You'll be surprised how easy it is and how delicious burgers in the air fryer turn out!

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Low-Carb Taco Stuffed Peppers

These taco stuffed peppers are a great low-carb way to enjoy the flavors of tacos, with seasoned ground beef, cheese and toppings like tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.

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Lazy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Lazy Skillet Lasagna is just as good as the classic but it takes a lot less time to make in a skillet. Instead of spending all that time delicately layering your lasagna, just throw it all in the skillet and watch it bubble into a delicious meal.

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Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

You'll never buy another can of sloppy joe sauce after you taste the healthy, zingy tomato sauce that makes these Sloppy Joes a weekday favorite.

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Taco Pizza

This easy Taco Pizza is loaded with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.

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Homemade Lasagna

This homemade lasagna recipe uses homemade sauce, ricotta, and loads of mozzarella for a soul satisfying dish.

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Mini Taco Appetizers

These mini taco appetizers are filled with meat, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a quick and easy, flavorful dinner that's both light and satisfying. Also great as leftovers the next day!

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Easy Crockpot Spaghetti

Crockpot Spaghetti is a quick and fuss-free dinner option made with simple ingredients like ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste.

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Baked Taco Egg Rolls

Taco Egg Rolls, stuffed with meat, refried beans, and cheese, make a great snack or party food.

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Easy Oven-Roasted Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce Recipe

This Oven-Roasted Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce is a flavorful and filling dish that has a lot less carbs than regular spaghetti, but still has all the great flavor.

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Taco Lasagna

This taco lasagna recipe combines layers of tortilla with refried beans, ground beef and all the usual taco toppings.

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Homemade Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

You’ll never use store-bought spaghetti sauce again after you learn how easy this sauce is to make and how incredibly good it is.

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Easy Low Carb Ground Beef and Broccoli

This low-carb version Beef & Broccoli is so simple and tasty. We use ground beef to keep it super budget friendly, utilizing ingredients you already have on hand.

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Air Fryer Crunch Wraps

These Air Fryer Crunch Wraps have layers of crispy tortilla and taco seasoned ground beef, all wrapped up in a convenient package that’s perfect for munching.

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Air Fryer Hamburger Stuffed Mushrooms

These Air Fryer Hamburger Stuffed Mushrooms are dressed up just like a delicious cheeseburger and perfectly sized for lunch.

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Easy Taco Salad with Ground Beef

This easy keto taco salad is piled with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and a spicy sour cream dressing.

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Mini Pepper Nachos Appetizer

These Keto Mini Pepper Nachos are a great way to enjoy the flavors of a plate of nachos on a crunchy pepper, with way less carbs than tortilla chips.

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Angela Morris

Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.