40 Best Ground Beef Recipes - Kristine's Kitchen (2024)

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Sloppy Joe Recipe

These beefy, saucy sloppy joes will have you winning the easy dinner game. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these messy sandwiches are perfect served with a pan of crispy Baked French Fries.

Baked Rigatoni

Hot from the oven, this cheesy baked rigatoni recipe is a surefire way to bring everyone to the dinner table. Serve it with buttery Garlic Bread and a crisp Green Salad.

Meatloaf Recipe

This classic meatloaf is moist, tender and slathered with the best sweet and tangy meatloaf glaze. Served with creamy Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans, it’s a meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Goulash

This American goulash recipe is a one pot wonder. Ground beef and macaroni pasta cook together in a richly flavored tomato sauce. It’s basically an excuse to wash less dishes, and we’ll take it!

Air Fryer Hamburgers

These air fryer hamburgers are basically the best way to cook juicy burgers year-round. Topped with melty cheese and your favorite hamburger fixings, they’ll be devoured in no time.

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Meet our fave Instant Pot recipe for a weeknight: Instant Pot Spaghetti! The pasta soaks up incredible flavor from the meaty sauce as everything cooks together in the pot.

Meatball Sub

Juicy meatballs, savory marinara sauce, melty cheese and toasty bread are a mouthwatering combination in these hearty sub sandwiches.

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

This ground beef stroganoff hits the spot at the end of a long day. A few key ingredients make this one pot meal something to celebrate: umami mushrooms, rich egg noodles and creamy Greek yogurt.

Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers are the perfect vessel for the seasoned ground beef, rice and tomato filling in these healthy stuffed peppers. Melty cheese and Italian seasonings bring it all together.

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Cheesy, saucy and bubbly hot from the oven, this spaghetti squash casserole is a lower carb alternative to a pasta bake. Serve it with an Italian Salad or Roasted Cauliflower.

Chili Recipe

Thick, hearty and deeply flavored, this chili recipe is hands down the best. While it simmers, whip up this easy cornbread recipe to complete the meal.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Celebrate Italian flavors with this simple homemade pasta sauce, just like nonna might have made.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Like classic stuffed bell peppers, but deconstructed, this flavorful soup is comfort in a bowl. Nourishing veggies and brown rice make this soup both nutritious and satisfying.

Slow Cooker Chili

Capitalize on the convenience of your crock pot with this make ahead chili recipe. This one’s perfect for feeding a crowd!

Hamburger Soup

When you’re looking for a ground beef recipe that the whole family will love, this hamburger soup fits the bill. With ground beef, potatoes and colorful veggies, it’s a warming meal that’s perfect for a dreary day.

Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

This ground beef recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s cheesy, a tad spicy and so easy to make – you’ll want to dish up a second helping!

Instant Pot Meatloaf

Homemade meatloaf and creamy mashed potatoes that cook together in the Instant Pot? Yes, please! When you’re craving old-fashioned home cooking, this meal is hard to beat.

Beef and Pasta Skillet

This no-fuss recipe is a comforting combination of macaroni and meat sauce topped with melty cheese.

Instant Pot Chili

This Instant Pot chili recipe is made with ground beef and a rich tomato base that’s layered with spices and seasonings. Load up your bowl with toppings and enjoy!

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Delicious crispy edges and a tangy meatloaf sauce make this air fryer meatloaf something special. Serve it with Roasted Carrots and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Instant Pot Goulash

Cheesy, saucy and undeniably hearty, this goulash recipe is ready in just over 30 minutes, start to finish. You’ll be glad to have it in your recipe rotation!

Hamburger Casserole

With pasta, cheese, veggies and tomato sauce, this ground beef casserole is a simple way to get dinner on the table. Dish it up and wait for the compliments to roll in!

Shepherd’s Pie

Ground beef and vegetables in a flavorful gravy are topped with rich and creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food meal.

Taco Casserole

Layers of tortillas, meat, beans and cheese baked until hot and melty, this taco casserole recipe uses salsa as a shortcut ingredient to add a hefty dose of flavor.

Baked Spaghetti

I used to think baked spaghetti was a strange concept, but no more! This easy-peasy recipe has become one of our most-loved quick ground beef dinners.

Mexican Casserole

Roasted sweet potatoes, tender rice and ooey gooey cheese enhance the meat, bean and corn filling of this healthy casserole.

Ground Beef Tacos

Everyone needs a great taco recipe in their repertoire and this is mine. A simple homemade taco seasoning plus a secret ingredient make this taco meat exceptionally moist and flavorful.

Taco Salad

Swap the tortillas for a bed of greens in this spin on taco night. Salsa makes a simple, spicy dressing for this vibrant taco salad.

Instant Pot Taco Meat

If you forgot to thaw your ground beef for taco night, this Instant Pot recipe is ready to save the day. Yes, that’s right – you can cook the meat from frozen, no defrosting required.

Beef Enchilada Recipe

Anyone else want to dive right into that plate of beefy, cheesy goodness? Seasoned ground beef, black beans and corn are wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered with enchilada sauce and melty cheese.

One Pot Baked Ziti

When you’re craving classic Baked Ziti but short on time, this one pot recipe is just what you need. With creamy ricotta, stretchy mozzarella and salty Parmesan, there’s no skimping on flavor with this cozy dish.

Lasagna Recipe

With layers of noodles, a robust meat sauce and plenty of cheese, this homemade lasagna is truly the best. It’s my go-to recipe for entertaining, served with a big Italian Salad and crusty Garlic Bread.

Macaroni Pasta Bake

Kids and adults alike will cheer when this beef and macaroni pasta bake is on the menu! Make it in advance and pop it in the oven at dinnertime.

Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Fans of quick and easy will adore this taco pasta recipe. Top it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar to temper the spicy flavors.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Busy cooks will appreciate that you don’t need to boil the noodles for this easy crockpot lasagna recipe.

Instant Pot Lasagna

This mouthwatering lasagna is made in the Instant Pot for a family-friendly meal that’s big on flavor but short on prep time.

Meatball Recipe

These classic Italian meatballs are perfect for serving over pasta with Marinara Sauce. Making them with panko breadcrumbs locks in the juices for ultra moist and tender meatballs.

Swedish Meatballs

Tender, spiced meatballs swimming in a luscious creamy gravy make for a dreamy meal, especially served atop buttery Mashed Potatoes.

Crockpot Meatballs

This set it and forget it recipe puts your slow cooker to work so you don’t have to. For the ultimate convenience, make a double batch of meatballs and freeze half; then dump them in your crockpot on a busy day.

Instant Pot Meatballs

Cooking meatballs in the Instant Pot is a hands-off way to achieve tender, flavorful meatballs with minimal effort. This recipe includes a simple homemade pasta sauce that cooks in the Instant Pot with the meatballs. Easy and delish!