Ground beef is so versatile, budget-friendly and great for family meals. These easy dinner recipes with ground beef are the perfect dinner ideas for busy weeknights! From casseroles to slow cooker dishes, meatloaf and meatballs, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy!
Homemade Shepherd’s Pie
Make the ultimate comfort food for your family: Homemade Shepherd’s Pie (or Cottage Pie) with ground beef – simple, yummy and easy to make.
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Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Dinner
This is one of my favorite instant pot dinners: A full, comforting family meal – all made in one pressure cooker! The meatloaf turns out juicy and tender and goes perfectly with the mashed potatoes and carrots. My kids love it when I make this (and I do, too, because it's SO easy!).
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Easy Swedish Meatballs
Easy Swedish Meatballs are homemade meatballs in a rich brown gravy sauce. They’re simple to make and taste delicious – try them for dinner with mashed potatoes or egg noodles tonight!
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Homemade Salisbury Steak
Homemade Salisbury Steak is an easy comfort food dinner! Made with homemade ground beef steaks and covered in the best mushroom gravy, this is a hearty meal the whole family will love.
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Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
I don't know about you, but a homemade meatloaf stuffed with mozzarella cheese and wrapped in bacon… Sounds pretty legendary! It may not score big on pretty looks but it sure delivers the most amazing flavors you could hope for. Instead of using ketchup on it, I smother it in BBQ sauce because you know what, it's just better that way. I adapted this from The Pioneer Woman, because if there ever was a lady who knows her comfort food, it would most definitely be her.
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One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese
One pot pasta recipes are always my go-to on those absolutely crazy days, and dinner prep is incredibly quick and easy with this One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese! Everything cooks in one pot for quick prep and easy clean up – even the pasta cooks right in the sauce. Some call me a lazy cook, but I like to call myself efficient 😉For more one pot pasta recipes with ground beef, see my One Skillet Lasagna or my One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta!
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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
This simple beef and rice recipe is easy, convenient, low on the dishes and absolutely tasty!
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One Skillet Lasagna
One Skillet Lasagna is one of the easiest dinner recipes you can make on a weeknight. Cooked in one single skillet for easier clean up, you get all the lasagna flavors without the hassle!
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Easy Italian Meatballs
This is my recipe for Italian Meatballs, completely homemade from scratch – easy with simple ingredients, and delicious to boot!
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Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
The Instant Pot may not necessarily mean your Sloppy Joes are on the table quicker, but it definitely makes the recipe easier to prepare.
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Instant Pot “Baked” Ziti
This weeknight-friendly baked ziti shortcut version comes together in no time at all, and tastes just as good as the classic casserole.
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
Make dinner easy tonight with this One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta! It comes together in a single pot (even the pasta cooks right in the sauce!) for super speedy cleanup.
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