Looking for easy dinner ideas with ground beef? This roundup of 35+ recipes are packed with quick, kid-approved recipes using hamburger meat – great for busy weeknights when you need something fast, filling, and family-friendly. These ground beef recipes are budget-friendly, easy to prep, and guaranteed to get dinner on the table without the stress.
Family-Friendly Hamburger Meat Recipes
These easy ground beef dinners are kid-approved and made with simple, familiar ingredients – no weird textures or flavors, just meals your whole crew will actually eat!
- Cheeseburger Sliders
- Ground Beef Quesadillas
- Baked Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
- Easy Philly Cheesesteak
- Baked Tortellini Casserole
- Ground Beef Enchiladas
Quick and Easy Recipes with Hamburger Meat
Short on time? These quick and simple hamburger meat recipes come together fast with minimal prep which is perfect for busy weeknights when dinner needs to happen now.
Crock Pot Recipes Ground Beef
Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting. Dump-and-go ground beef recipes are the answer on busy days. You just toss everything in and come home to a warm, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy.
- Crock Pot Chili
- Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
- Crock Pot Meatballs in Marinara – a yummy dose of comfort food
- Crockpot Beef Stroganoff – serve over egg noodles
30-Minute Recipes with Hamburger Meat
Fast, filling, and family-approved – these dinners come together in half an hour or less.
- Southwest Burger
- Beef Enchilada Soup (Taco Soup) – top with crumbled tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
- Ground Beef Casserole – ground beef, onions, and green chilis are tossed in red enchilada sauce, melty cheese, and baked between corn tortilla shells. Yum!
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Big Mac Sliders
- Sheet Pan Meatloaf
Hamburger Meat Casseroles
Grab a baking dish, a pound of hamburger meat and a few simple pantry staples, and with minimal prep time, whip up a delicious and satisfying casserole to feed the whole family tonight!
- Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti
- Italian Beef and Rice Casserole
- Creamy Mushroom Beef Casserole
- Beef Enchilada Casserole with Zucchini
One-Pan Hamburger Meat Recipes
These one-pan meals are a weeknight lifesaver. When you make a skillet meal you can look forward to fewer dishes and less mess!
- Easy Beef & Broccoli
- One Pan Teriyaki Beef and Rice
- Cowboy Baked Beans with Ground Beef
- Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet
- Cheeseburger Pasta
- One Pan Beef Ramen Stir Fry
- Easy Mexican Ground Beef and Rice
Healthy, Low-Carb Hamburger Meat Recipes
Here are a few healthy, low-carb/calorie hamburger meat recipes packed with taste but still light. Feel free to substitute ground turkey if you prefer.
- Loaded Cheeseburger Bowls – burger flavors in a salad form
- Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Cheesy Skillet Lasagna – serve as is for low carb, or over pasta or potatoes to please everyone in the family
- Ground Beef Stir Fry with Zucchini and Peppers – lean ground beef for protein and loaded with healthy vegetables
- Lasagna Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you’re looking for hamburger meat recipes, this list will be a keeper. If you need more ground beef dinner ideas, check out this list of easy ground beef recipes.
If you have a tried and true recipe that uses hamburger meat for dinner, make sure and let me know in the comments!
What kind of ground beef should I use?
I like to use lean ground beef because there’s less grease to drain off, but any kind you like or have on hand will work.
What is the best way to cook hamburger meat?
Browning your beef over medium-high heat is the best way to cook your hamburger meat. To do this you sauté the ground beef in a skillet on the stove until it is cooked through.
Can I freeze leftover hamburger meat?
Yes! Place the hamburger meat in a freezer bag or air tight container. Freeze. When ready to make, defrost in the fridge for 24-48 hours or until thawed.
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