16 Quick & Tasty Ground Beef Recipes

Ground beef is a dinnertime hero—affordable, versatile, and quick to cook, making it perfect for busy nights when you need something delicious on the table fast. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty skillet meal, a comforting pasta dish, or a fun twist on classic favorites, this collection of 16 quick and tasty ground beef recipes has you covered.

These recipes are packed with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to become staples in your weekly meal rotation!

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This fusion dish takes the irresistible flavors of tacos and infuses them into a comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. With its cheesy tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, and zesty taco spices, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

These Sloppy Joe Sliders are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of sweet and tangy sauce with the savory beef creates an irresistible flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Easy Baked Ravioli Casserole

This Baked Ravioli Casserole is a comforting dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Packed with fresh ravioli, tomatoes, onions, and mozzarella cheese it’s a perfect weeknight meal. Who can resist the comfort of a quick and easy casserole? There’s something so satisfying about pulling a dish from the oven that’s bubbling, warm, and irresistibly gooey. 

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Easy Taco Pizza

This easy Taco Pizza is loaded with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. As a lover of both tacos and pizza, this recipe cures two cravings at once. The best thing about taco pizza is that you can load it up with whatever favorite taco toppings you want

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Amazing Smash Burgers

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. The crispy, caramelized crust that forms on the patty of these smash burgers when pressed down onto a hot grill adds an amazing depth of flavor and texture to the burger.

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Loaded Totchos

Whether you’re hosting friends or just treating yourself, Loaded Totchos are an easy, satisfying way to turn simple tater tots into something amazing. Think crispy tots piled high with melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, black beans, and whatever toppings you love. It’s a fun, shareable dish that works as an appetizer, snack, or even a casual dinner.

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Lazy Skillet Lasagna

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 Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

These Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes are straight up comfort food. Easy to make meatballs on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and a rich gravy that brings it all together for one satisfying meal. When you’re running low on time to get dinner on the table, or just looking to use up some of your pantry staples, this meal is a great solution. 

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Whiskey BBQ Glazed Burgers

Whiskey BBQ Glazed Burgers bring together juicy, flavorful burgers topped with a smoky-sweet whiskey BBQ glaze and caramelized onions. The whiskey BBQ glaze adds a rich, smoky sweetness to the burgers for a truly satisfying bite

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Classic 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. This rich, comforting dish combines the heartiness of a meat sauce with the simplicity of spaghetti, creating a meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.

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Mini Shepherd’s Pies

These crowd-pleasing pies take all the comfort of the classic Irish dish and transform it into perfect little bites that are ideal for any gathering. With a savory meat filling, creamy mashed potatoes, and a golden finish, they’re sure to be the first thing to disappear from your table.

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Easy Tater Tot Casserole

This Easy Tater Tot Casserole combines ground beef with cream of mushroom soup which is topped with tater tots and cheddar cheese, then baked for 30 minutes. It’s a perfect combination of crispy tater tots, rich ground beef, and savory cheese, all tied together with a creamy mushroom sauce, and it makes for a satisfying meal.

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Smoked Meatloaf

This Smoked Meatloaf recipe is a delicious spin on the classic meatloaf because it’s smoked on a pellet grill, which gives the loaf a wonderful smoky and juicy flavor.  Each bite is juicy, yummy, and simply warms you up. If you like meatloaf, you’re going to love this smoked meatloaf recipe.

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Big Mac Sliders

If you love the iconic flavors of a Big Mac but then these Big Mac Sliders are for you. These bite-sized burgers bring together everything you love about the fast-food classic—juicy beef, melty cheese, tangy special sauce, pickles, and shredded lettuce—stacked between soft, golden buns.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers (Oven or Instant Pot)

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a quick and easy, flavorful dinner that’s both light and satisfying. You can make them in either the oven or the Instant Pot, if you have one. Also great as leftovers the next day! This recipe couldn’t be any easier. The peppers turn out so flavorful and delicious, and there are even a few minor adjustments you can make to change them up so you don’t ever get bored of them.

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Ground Beef & Broccoli

This low-carb version Beef and Broccoli is so simple and tasty. We use ground beef to keep it super budget friendly, utilizing ingredients you already have on hand. There’s something really satisfying about beef and broccoli. It’s a great go-to meal when you don’t have a lot of time, and it’s really satisfying when you’re craving something flavorful.

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