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60+ Ground Beef Recipes for Delicious Dinners

September 16, 2024 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Like ground beef? Check out some of these ground beef recipes that you can make today!

Ground beef is pretty much a staple in most households. It’s easy to cook with, freezes well, and is easily found.

I find that ground beef recipes are so versatile. There is nothing like a hot chili on a cold, indoor-type day, and spicy tacos are perfect for those hot, outdoor-type days.

Dinner is always a problem in my house. After all, it comes every single day, and the little (and big) people in my house need to be fed. Every. Single. Day.

If you are bored of the regular meatballs and tacos that are part of your nightly rotation, here are some ground beef recipes to help you spice the dinner menu up!

Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters)

Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters).
Image Credit: Sense And Edibility.

Rellenos de Papa are a popular Latin American recipe. A beef picadillo filling is wrapped with flavorful mashed potatoes and then fried.

Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters)

Slow Cooker Beef Keema Curry Recipe 

Slow cooker beef keema curry recipe – it tastes SO authentic!.
Image Credit: Katykicker.

This slow-cooker beef keema curry is perfect for recreating an authentic takeaway experience at home! It takes just minutes to prepare and cooks low and slow through the day for maximum flavor.

Slow Cooker Beef Keema Curry

American Chop Suey

American Chop Suey.
Image Credit: Sugar And Soul.

American Chop Suey is a delicious and easy dinner recipe made with ground beef, tomato, onion, green pepper, macaroni, and spices.

Easy American Chop Suey Recipe

Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs)

Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs).
Image Credit: Gypsyplate.

These Swedish meatballs are the ultimate comfort food. Tender, perfectly cooked meat spheres smothered in the most delectable sauce. You’ll keep coming back for more!

Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs) 

Easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

Easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup.
Image Credit: The Helpful GF.

This cabbage soup made with ground beef is a delicious vegetable-packed recipe made totally in the slow cooker.

Easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup 

Teriyaki Beef Bowl

Teriyaki Beef Bowl.
Image Credit: Carmy.

Grab your ground beef and have dinner ready to go in under 30 minutes with this super easy Teriyaki Beef Bowl!

Teriyaki Beef Bowl with Ground Beef

Crockpot Ground Beef Curry

Crockpot Ground Beef Curry.
Image Credit: Two Pink Peonies.

This crockpot ground beef curry is such a flavorful dish you can leave simmering all day. It is a great recipe for ground beef in your crockpot or slow cooker.

Crockpot Ground Beef Curry 

Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup).
Image Credit: Gypsyplate.

This Albondigas Soup, or Mexican Meatball Soup, features plump meatballs and many veggies in a super flavorful broth. So comforting!

Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Loco Moco

Loco Moco.
Image Credit: Gypsyplate.

Loco Moco is a fun yet delicious Hawaiian dish where a heap of rice is topped with a beef patty, smothered with gravy, and finished with a sunny-side-up egg. How cool!

Loco Moco (Hawaiian Beef Patty with Gravy) 

Chili With Ground Beef & Pinto Beans

Award Winning Chili Recipe With Ground Beef & Pinto Beans.
Image Credit: The Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

This ground beef chili has won several local awards. It’s made with ground beef and does include chili beans. Top with your favorite toppings for a complete one-bowl dinner.

Award-Winning Chili Recipe With Ground Beef & Pinto Beans

Baked Beans With Ground Beef

Baked Beans with Ground Beef.
Image Credit: Home At Cedar Springs Farm.

A side dish perfect for any occasion or holiday meal. These beans are super easy to make, come together fast, and will feed a crowd.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Ground Beef Pot Pie

Ground Beef Pot Pie.
Image Credit: Lemons And Zest.

Simple, delicious, and packed with veggies, beef, and creamy potato soup. A buttery, flaky crust to pull this ground beef pot pie together. This cozy comfort food for dinner is so easy to make and is sure to be on the spot every time!

Ground Beef Pot Pie

Greek Meatballs

Greek Meatballs.
Image Credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

These Greek Meatballs are a quick & easy, flavorful main dish or appetizer ready in 20 minutes! Serve them with tzatziki, wrapped in a pita, or over a Greek salad!

Greek Meatballs 

Best Easy Chili Recipe

Best Easy Chili Recipe.
Image Credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

The best quick and easy chili recipe! Made in 30 minutes on the stovetop, this beef chili is a delicious, family-friendly dinner to enjoy in the fall! It’s made from scratch (no packaged seasoning)!

Best Easy Chili Recipe 

Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce – Soutzoukakia

Greek Meatballs In Tomato Sauce - Soutzoukakia.
Image Credit: Mamazilla Food.

These Greek meatballs are so soft, full of aromas from the spices, and come with a thick and tasty tomato sauce. Try them with some rice or mashed potatoes, and you will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce | Soutzoukakia Recipe

Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef

Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef.
Image Credit: Mamazilla Food.

You will love this recipe for zucchini boats with ground beef and bechamel sauce. This hearty, meaty dish with the tender baked zucchinis and creamy bechamel sauce on top will impress the whole family and become one of your favorites.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef and Bechamel Sauce On Top

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe.
Image Credit: Ottawa Mommy Club.

This is one of the best soup recipes that will keep you warm this winter! Super easy to make and loaded with vegetables.

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe 

Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)

Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (töltött paprika).
Image Credit: Peter Food Adventures.

A Hungarian classic summer dish – paprika peppers with ground beef, rice, and paprika spice. Cooked in a delicious tomato passata sauce. Comfort food – Hungarian Stuffed Peppers

Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (töltött paprika) 

IKEA Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe.
Image Credit: Savoring The Good.

Ikea made Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy sauce famous. This is a variation of the authentic Ikea recipe released in 2020.

Homemade Swedish Meatballs (Authentic Ikea Recipe) 

Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry With Noodles

Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry with Noodles.
Image Credit: Peanut Blossom.

This budget-friendly beef stir fry is loaded with fresh veggies and is perfect for busy families. Made with fast-cooking ramen noodles, kids love this fun noodle dish.

Easy Beef Stir Fry with Noodles 

Paleo Taco Skillet

Paleo Taco Skillet (Whole30).
Image Credit: Organically Addison.

This easy-to-make Taco Skillet has everything you love about a taco! It has bold, spicy flavors, seasoned ground beef, and fresh vegetables. It’s great for both kids and adults and works well as leftovers.

Paleo Taco Skillet (Whole30)

Shepherd’s Pie With Ground Beef

Shepherd's Pie with Ground Beef.
Image Credit: Food Banjo.

This easy shepherd’s pie is perfect for feeding a family or having leftovers. It’s a kid-friendly dinner that everyone loves!

Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef

Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe

The Juiciest Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe.
Image Credit: Couple In The Kitchen.

Are you looking for the best meatloaf? Reach for this air fryer meatloaf recipe. The air fryer creates a nice texture on the exterior and a juicy inside.

Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe 

Hearty Homemade Stuffed Pepper Soup

Hearty Homemade Stuffed Pepper Soup.
Image Credit: Mom Vs. The Boys.

It’s a hearty soup with all the makings of classic stuffed pepper- it’s easy and delicious!

Hearty Homemade Stuffed Pepper Soup

Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli

Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli.
Image Credit: Served From Scratch.

Not only is it super simple to make, but this Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli will fill your take-out fix in just under 20 minutes!

Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli 

Ground Beef Thai Lettuce Wraps 

Ground Beef Thai Lettuce Wraps.
Image Credit: Cook At Home Mom.

These Thai Lettuce Wraps are made with ground beef, served with Coconut Cauliflower Rice, and topped with cashews and avocados. They’re Whole30 and Low Carb and for a complete, delicious meal!

Ground Beef Thai Lettuce Wraps 

Oven Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs

Oven Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs.
Image Credit: Mom Vs. The Boys.

These Honey Garlic Meatballs are baked in the oven and have the yummiest homemade honey garlic sauce. It’s sure to be a family favorite!

Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs 

Pub Style Cottage Pie Recipe

Pub Style Cottage Pie Recipe.
Image Credit: Delicious Spoon.

With ground beef, fresh herbs, veggies, potatoes, and a splash of beer, this easy Pub Style Cottage Pie is the best cottage pie recipe you’ll ever try! It comes together quickly, using ingredients you likely have in the freezer or pantry, and makes a delightful, comforting dinner any night of the week.

Pub Style Cottage Pie Recipe 

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll In A Bowl.
Image Credit: Delicious Spoon.

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a simple, keto Asian-inspired dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It takes all the ingredients of your favorite egg roll and turns them into a filling, low-carb lunch or dinner. Perfect for meal prep!

Egg Roll In A Bowl

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl.
Image Credit: Corrie Cooks.

Looking for a low-carb meal for a light dinner? This Egg roll in a bowl is the recipe for you, and you can have it in less than 10 minutes. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl

Japanese Hamburg Steak (Hambagu)

Japanese Hamburg Steak (Hambagu).
Image Credit: Delightful Plate.

Japanese Hamburg Steak is juicy and served with a sweet, tangy sauce. It is great for dinner, lunch box and kids love it.

Japanese Hamburg Steak (Hambagu)

Vietnamese Beef Banh Mi

Vietnamese Beef Banh Mi.
Image Credit: Delightful Plate.

This Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi features a Vietnamese baguette with aromatic grilled beef and pickled vegetables. So many textures and flavors in one bite.

Vietnamese Beef Banh Mi 

Authentic Jamaican Patty Recipe (Flaky Beef Patties)

Authentic Jamaican Patty Recipe (Flaky Beef Patties).
Image Credit: My Morning Mocha.

Delicious homemade patties made with a tasty ground beef filling. These Jamaican patties are so easy to make and are full of flavor.

Authentic Jamaican Patty Recipe (Flaky Beef Patties)

Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet.
Image Credit: Thrifty Frugal Mom.

This simple one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners! It’s made with just a few basic ingredients, is budget-friendly, and is a meal the whole family will enjoy!

Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Chopped Steaks and Gravy

Chopped Steaks and Gravy.
Image Credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

Made with ground beef patties and rich mushroom gravy, Chopped Steaks and Gravy is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly winter nights.

Chopped Steaks and Gravy 

Ground Beef Bulgogi

Ground Beef Bulgogi.
Image Credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

Ground Beef Bulgogi captures all the sweet and savory flavors of classic Korean bulgogi in a quick weeknight-friendly meal! Have it on the table in under 30 minutes!

Ground Beef Bulgogi

Beef Kafta Sandwich

Beef Kafta Sandwich.
Image Credit: NeighborFood.

This Lebanese Ground Beef Kafta is filled with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin. It can be grilled and served on its own, with rice or in pita bread for a flavorful Mediterranean meal.

Beef Kafta Sandwich

Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs 

Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs + Dairy Free Sauce.
Image Credit: Healthy Taste Of Life.

Swedish meatballs made with a blend of seasoned ground beef and turkey baked in the oven and tossed with a creamy dairy-free sauce.

Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs

Korean Kimchi Burger

Korean Kimchi Burger (with Creamy Kimchi Sauce).
Image Credit: In The Kitch.

Try something unique with this kimchi beef burger recipe. You’ll find Asian ingredients like kimchi, sesame seeds, and soy sauce right in the beef patty and a creamy kimchi sauce to go with.

Kimchi Beef Burgers with Creamy Kimchi Sauce

Easy Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo

Easy Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo.
Image Credit: Renee’s Kitchen Advetures.

Easy Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo is a delicious, quick-fix dish full of flavor and pizzazz. When made with lean ground beef, it’s also a great healthy ground beef recipe for a weeknight or weekend meal the whole family will enjoy!

Easy Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo

Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf Recipe

Favorite Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf Recipe.
Image Credit: Renee’s Kitchen Adventures.

This meatloaf with Lipton Onion Soup is not only delicious, but it’s also easy and doesn’t require a ton of ingredients to make. It makes a tasty dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf Recipe

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole.
Image Credit: Sustain My Cooking Habit.

A delicious and hearty main dish, this ground beef and potato casserole are as simple and easy to make as it gets.

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole 

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice.
Image Credit: Thy Typical Mom.

Instant Pot ground beef and rice is a hearty meal, sometimes called dirty rice. Served as a side dish or dinner, it’s great with ground sausage too.

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice 

Korean Beef & Broccoli

Korean Beef & Broccoli.
Image Credit: This Mama Loves.

This meal is fast, easy, and tastes amazing! If you love these flavors as well, it is a must-try for a family dinner soon!

Korean Beef & Broccoli

Skillet Meatball Stew 

Skillet Meatball Stew.
Image Credit: This Mama Loves.

Skillet meatball stew is REALLY good, really filling, and apparently, it’s so good that no matter how big a batch you make, there will NOT be enough for leftovers the next day.

Skillet Meatball Stew 

Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe (Best Copycat Recipe).
Image Credit: Sugar Spice N’ Everything Nice.

Thick, savory, and with a kiss of heat, here you have a copycat of the  Texas Roadhouse Chili recipe from the iconic Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain.

Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Crock Pot Goulash Recipe

Crock Pot Goulash Recipe: An Easy Dinner Idea.
Image Credit: Fun Happy Home.

This Crock Pot goulash recipe is very similar to what you remember as a child, but it’s even easier since you can make it in a slow cooker.

Crock Pot Goulash Recipe: An Easy Dinner Idea

Alcapurrias

Alcapurrias.
Image Credit: The Six Figure Dish.

Puerto Rican alcapurrias are stuffed with ground beef and all of the traditional spices. They’re deep-fried until perfectly cooked then served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Alcapurrias

Tex-Mex Ground Beef

Tex-Mex Ground Beef.
Image Credit: Midwexican.

Transform ground beef from unexciting to HELLO! with a bold and aromatic tomato sauce and briny pops of green olives with Quick Sauteed Tex-Mex Beef.

Tex-Mex Ground Beef

Easy Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

Easy Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs Recipe.
Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs are the perfect family-friendly meal. These easy-to-make, flavorful meatballs are an easy dinner recipe, with meatballs coated in a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce, so tender and saucy.

Easy Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

Sheet Pan Mexican Ground Beef

Sheet Pan Mexican Ground Beef.
Image Credit: You Say Potatoes. 

This Sheet Pan Mexican Ground Beef recipe shows you how to make flavorful ground beef with a Mexican flair. Ground beef is cooked up with chopped peppers and taco seasonings for a beef mixture that’s perfect in tacos, fajitas, or on its own with rice or potatoes.

Sheet Pan Mexican Ground Beef 

Bobotie

Bobotie.
Image Credit: Greedy Gourmet.

Bobotie is a famous South African beef mince casserole comprising curried beef mince with almonds and raisins, which is then topped with an egg custard and baked. Best served with rice and pumpkin mash!

Bobotie

Mie Bakso Indonesian Meatball Soup With Noodles

Mie Bakso Indonesian Meatball Soup With Noodles.
Image Credit: Recipe Pocket.

This mie bakso Indonesian meatball soup is quick and easy to make. It’s so simple you can even make it on a weeknight.

Mie Bakso Indonesian Meatball Soup With Noodles

Mapo Tofu 

Mapo Tofu (Easy Recipe).
Image Credit: Oh Snap Let’s Eat.

Have you ever had Mapo Tofu? It’s soft cubed tofu cooked in a flavorful spicy, meaty sauce? It’s basically Chinese comfort food! Especially when you eat it with rice!

Mapo Tofu (Easy Recipe)

Baharat Beef With Zucchini

Baharat Beef with Zucchini.
Image Credit: Sumptuous Spoonfuls.

Not interested in your typical ground beef recipe? This is ground beef reimagined! This dish is spicy but in a warm, pleasant sort of way. It’s super-flavorful from the Baharat seasoning. The turmeric and the tomatoes give it a gorgeous color. It’s hearty and comforting and provides joy in every bite.

Baharat Beef with Zucchini 

Spicy Tamale Pie

Spicy Tamale Pie.
Image Credit: Sumptuous Spoonfuls.

A spicy Mexican ground beef, corn, and black bean filling topped with crusty cornbread, this Tamale Pie is a hearty, healthy, and easy meal to celebrate the season. The chiles open up the sinuses, too.

Spicy Tamale Pie 

Keto Beef Jerky 

Keto Beef Jerky (Homemade Epic Bars Recipe).
Image Credit: Summer Yule.

These EPIC bar copycats use ground beef to make things easy. This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze for snack time!

Keto Beef Jerky 

Beef Empanada Recipe (Argentinian Empanadas)

Beef Empanada Recipe (Argentinian Empanadas).
Image Credit: Went Here 8 This.

This Beef Empanada recipe is made with ground beef, vegetables and spices, wrapped up in pie crust, and baked until crispy. Served with a homemade chimichurri sauce, these empanadas are easy to make in under an hour.

Beef Empanada Recipe (Argentinian Empanadas)

Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce

Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce.
Image Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

Roasted poblano peppers and crushed tortilla chips create these unique and flavorful Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce. A fun twist on meatballs and an unforgettable meal!

Tex Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce

Mongolian Meatballs Recipe

Mongolian Meatballs Recipe.
Image Credit: Recipe 52.

Want some moist and juicy meatballs wrapped in a sticky glaze. They taste like sweet and spicy bites that you would gobble one after another.

Mongolian Meatballs, Glazed Asian Meatballs

Keema Samosa Recipe

Keema Samosa Recipe.
Image Credit: Recipe 52.

Crispy, crunchy ground beef samosa recipe with authentic Indian taste to treat the foodies in you. Just make ground beef and wrap in a spring roll wrapper. These are freezer-friendly treat that can be air-fried too.

Keema Samosa Recipe

Pakistani Keema (Bhuna)

Pakistani Keema (Bhuna).
Image Credit: Recipe 52.

I bet this is the best fried keema recipe made in 35 minutes. The bhuna technique and spices give so much flavor to the ground meat. This recipe will become your family favorite.

Pakistani Keema (Bhuna)

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