Ground beef is a kitchen staple. We know to make hamburgers with it, but (unfortunately) we can’t eat hamburgers each day. That’s where these recipes need to be saved to your recipe box. From Italian to Mexican and all-American casseroles, each recipe uses ground beef as an ingredient. The next time you’re out shopping, pick up a few packs because ground beef freezes wonderfully. Then when wondering what to make for dinner, try one of these meals made with ground beef.
Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper
"Hamburger Helper is a favorite weeknight meal and now you can make your own at home. We loved the choice of seasonings in this recipe. They add a lot of flavor to the dish. What makes this really special, though, is the melted cheddar cheese. Once that's incorporated it's fabulous and very creamy." - The Kitchen Crew
Poor Man's Beef Stroganoff
"Quick, easy, and delicious this beef stroganoff recipe needs to be on your dinner menu rotation. The sauce is creamy and yummy. Ground meat is a great economical substitute for this dish." - The Kitchen Crew
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
"A quick, easy and tasty beef enchilada skillet covered in melted cheese!" - Kevin
Spanish Rice With Ground Beef
"This is an easy, quick and economical dinner that packs a big punch of flavor. The slightly spicy Spanish rice has the typical Mexican flavors you'd expect and is the source for all the flavor in this easy dinner." - The Kitchen Crew
UN Stuffed Peppers
"I love the classic version of stuffed peppers but those sometimes take more than an hour to bake. I've taken all the flavors in my favorite stuffed pepper recipes and made it, well, UN Stuffed." - Christine
To Die For Beef Tacos
"I have been making tacos this way ever since I was 17 years old when I learned how from a lady I babysat for. My family loves them and they now prepare their's the same way!" - Jeanne
Three Cheese Beef Pasta Bake
"Convenient and tasty Three Cheese Beef Pasta Bake is sure to become a family favorite. Layers of hearty pasta, gooey cheese, and tomato meat sauce are baked until golden brown!" - Paula
Stromboli Joes
"Everyone in the Test Kitchen loved this Italian twist on the classic sloppy joe. The amount of Italian seasoning in the meat mixture is just right and pairs perfectly with the garlic butter and cheese on the bread." - The Kitchen Crew
Hamburger Potato Casserole
"This is a quick casserole version of hamburger steak with onions, brown gravy, and potatoes. It is great comfort food and so easy to make!" - Cheryl
Best Spaghetti Pie
"Easy, Delicious, and hearty, Best Spaghetti Pie Recipe is a family favorite casserole. This comforting meal is quick, easy to make, and very versatile. This recipe is a classic Italian combination that takes less than 30 minutes to make, great for busy weeknights!" - Paula
Chili Mac My Way
"My mom used to make this instead of spaghetti because the noodles were easier to pick up with a fork and it added a little spice to it too. I like to also have garlic bread with cheese with it." - Julie
Beef and Bean Burritos
"Seriously, this is super simple to cook and what burritos are not eaten they can be wrapped and frozen. These Beef and Bean Burritos can be popped in the microwave and make the perfect lunch." - Debbie
Easy Beef and Bean Chili
"This is a simple ground beef based chili that starts off with, you guessed it, bacon!" - Kevin
"Cheeseburger" Casserole
"I make this quite often at my house and it's always a BIG hit! There are 9 people that live here and 5 of them are children who just love this! I usually will double all the ingredients except the meat and make 2 casseroles very cheap!" - Jenny
Cheesy Italian Ricotta & Beef Pie
"My family loves this. It's a great alternative to pasta. Sometimes you just don't want the same ole pasta recipe!" - Michaela
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
"The only problem I had with this dish was... no leftovers! This is a super easy casserole that your family will love. A little spicy and a little sweet, perfect combination with the cornbread and taco meat." - Angela
Cheesy Lasagna Soup
"We all love lasagna but being a busy mom I don’t always have time to make one. I hit the jackpot with this filling dish!! All the flavors and cheesy goodness of lasagna without all the fuss. This cheesy lasagna soup is super easy to throw together and can be made on a weeknight." - Debbie
Crock Pot Taco Dip
"It's cheesy and full of taco flavor. Serve with chips for an easy snack. You could even serve this in a hard taco shell or soft tortilla (topped with a little lettuce and sour cream) for a small meal. A delicious and easy recipe!" - The Kitchen Crew