Ground Beef Dinner Ideas – Have a ground beef, and wondering what to make with it? Here are 40 of my favorite ground beef dinner ideas. More than just tacos or meatloaf!
I love to stock up when things are on sale at the grocery store. When chicken drops below a certain price, I will buy a ton of it. Then I break it up into the package sizes I want, and freeze it at home. I have a whole list of Chicken Dinner Ideas for when that happens.
Same with ground beef. When it is on sale, I stock up. I will buy the big bulk packages, and then just break into 1 pound portions, and freeze them. It makes dinner super easy. But sometimes you wonder what to make for dinner right? You want more than just tacos or hamburgers for dinner every night.
So here are 40 of my favorite ground beef dinner ideas. These are more than your normal stand bys, so hopefully you will find something new to try. We have everything from all over the world, so you will definitely not get bored!
Ground Beef Dinner Ideas
Ground Beef Dinner Ideas - Have a ground beef, and wondering what to make with it? Here are some of my favorite ground beef dinner ideas. More than just tacos or meatloaf!
Cabbage Roll Soup - a simple soup that has all the taste of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls that is ready in minutes. It is hearty, filling, healthy and delicious!
Dorito Taco Salad - a fresh a delicious salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, plenty of crushed Dorito tortilla chips and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing.
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers - these Mexican stuffed peppers are a fun twist on a classic! Taco meat, black beans, corn, salsa and more. If you love taco night these are going to be a huge hit!
Make your own restaurant hamburger at home! Hamburger topped with bacon, homemade onion straws and barbeque sauce.
Meatball Subs - Easy Italian Meatballs Sub Sandwiches with homemade (or frozen) meatballs, with 2 kinds of cheese and toasted in a hoagie roll. Simple, delicious and a great dinner.
Lasagna Soup Recipe - Hearty and comforting lasagna turned into a soup. Ready in just minutes and great for any night of the week!
Taco Pizza - A super easy pizza recipe with all the flavors of taco night! A fun dinner the entire family will love!
Mexican Pizza - a homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, only better! Super easy and a fun dinner the whole family will love.
Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger - get ready for summer with easy homemade hamburgers topped with bacon, cheese, and a spicy ranch sauce!
Old Fashioned Goulash - The same American goulash recipe that you grew up with. A hearty recipe that the entire family can enjoy any night of the week.
Best Meatloaf Recipe - this is not your mom's meatloaf. This is moist, tender, and delicious! Great to make ahead and for those picky eaters!
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe - this super easy beef stroganoff recipe uses ground beef to make it quick, easy, and budget friendly. It comes together with mushrooms in a delicious and creamy sauce.
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas - easy enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and lots of cheese! Absolutely delicious with just a few simple ingredients. Get a restaurant quality dinner on the table for dinner tonight!
Taco Sloppy Joes - homemade sloppy Joes just got a Mexican makeover! Seasoned with taco seasoning, chilies and topped with cheese make them perfect for any night of the week!
Mix up taco night with an easy one pan meal that tastes like a beef burrito. Add your favorite taco toppings!
All the flavors of beef stroganoff in a quick and easy, stuffed French bread. It’s friendly on the budget, too!
An authentic Beef Ragu Sauce, served with linguine.
Beef Chili - a thick and chunky beef chili that is full of beans and tons of flavor. Great for chili winter nights!
Greek flavored meatballs make for an easy dinner. Serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping and pitas to make gyros.
All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of taco Hamburger Helper, with just a few staple ingredients.
Skip the box and try this homemade version. Just a few ingredients, ready in minutes, and the whole family will love it!
A homemade version of Hamburger Helper with a Mexican twist!
Ditch the box mix Hamburger Helper and make this homemade version instead! Dinner is ready in minutes, with just a few pantry ingredients.
Easy comfort food that won’t break the bank! Rich mushroom gravy over tender hamburger steaks is a great weeknight dinner.
The infamous 2am Burger from Rock Bottom Brewery made at home. Topped with hash browns, bacon, and a fried egg. Best burger recipe ever!
Thick and hearty chili made in the crock pot. Easy, delicious, and super comforting for a cold day!
Get the taste of a grilled bacon cheeseburger, but in this easy one pan meal you can make even when it is snowing outside!
A hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better!
Ground Mongolian Beef Recipe – a budget friendly twist on classic Mongolian beef. All the great taste in a cheap and easy dinner you can have ready in minutes!
A super easy one pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. All the taste of taco night with lots of gooey melty cheese!
A super easy one pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. All the taste of taco night with lots of gooey melty cheese!
Philly Cheesesteaks as a Sloppy Joe!
Your favorite summer time sandwich in a warm and comforting soup
Classic Swedish Meatballs seasoned with nutmeg and allspice, served in a rich beef gravy. Perfect over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Crispy hashbrowns topped with Mexican ground beef and melty cheese. Quick and easy weeknight dinner.
A Spanish twist on your classic spaghetti with meat sauce! A quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!
Tender meatballs in a super flavorful coconut curry sauce. Great over rice or quinoa! And they happen to be Paleo!
Two comfort foods come together in a one skillet dinner the whole family will love. Plus it is ready in only 20 minutes!
A creamy casserole version of Greek Pastitsio. Full of Greek spices, you can make ahead, and great comfort food!
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Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
Monday 12th of March 2018
All these look so good! I wish I could try all these!
Abeer
Wednesday 7th of March 2018
I love fround beef! Is so versatile!
Jen
Wednesday 7th of March 2018
I am loving all the options! I'm going to start with the Mexican Rice Skillet!!
Sabrina
Wednesday 7th of March 2018
What a wonderful collection! This definitely helps with the "what's for dinner?" question! I'll be working my way through the list.
Delaney | Melanie Makes
Tuesday 6th of March 2018
What a great round up!