27 Easy Ground Beef Recipes You’ll Crave!

With the school year dragging into its final stretch and the weather finally starting to cooperate, it’s the perfect time to simplify things—especially dinner. Ground beef is the ultimate weeknight hero. It’s quick, filling, and can turn into basically anything you’re craving. Tacos? Easy. Pasta? You bet. Comfort food casseroles? Say less. If you’ve been falling into the same dinner routine lately (guilty), switching things up with new, easy ground beef recipes might be just what you need. Check out our 27 ground beef ideas—we promise they’re better than another night of sad freezer pizza 😉

There are some recipes that are practically synonymous with ground beef: Think spaghetti and meat sauce, beef enchiladas, hamburger helper, or good ol’ sloppy joes. We’ve got ‘em all here, along with some fun spins like taco-stuffed zucchini boats, Korean beef bowls, and baked burritos smothered in cheese and sauce.

We’ve also included a number of handheld favorites perfect for lunch, game day, or whenever you’re just feeling snacky. Cheeseburger sliders, meatball subs, empanadas, and nachos stacked high with ground beef and melty cheese? Yes, please.

Casserole lovers, don’t worry—we’ve got you too. Shepherd’s pie, baked ziti, taco pasta bakes, and lasagna-inspired dishes bring the hearty comfort we all need right now. Bonus: most of these are great for meal prep or freezing for later.

Speaking of planning ahead, ground beef is one of the best proteins to batch-cook and stash away. Use leftovers for easy lunches or quick dinners that come together in a flash. Chili, stuffed peppers, and one-pan skillet meals are lifesavers when time’s tight but hunger is real.

Craving more easy dinner wins? Don’t miss our top pasta recipes, our quick skillet meals, and our most-loved one-pan dinners too (they’ll totally save your week).