Help stretch your groceries with these 10 dinners made with 1 LB of ground beef. These easy and budget-friendly ground beef recipes are sure to satisfy everyone. Casseroles, pasta, and more, these dinner ideas only call for 1lb of ground beef but feed the whole family. Save these recipes to your weeknight meals menu!
Meatloaf With Homemade Seasoning Mix
“Next time you decide to make meatloaf, be sure to use this recipe for the seasoning mix. This recipe is enough for one pound of beef, so plan accordingly.” – Dee
Kimmy’s Zesty Chili
“Every cook has a special version of chili – here’s mine. It’s meaty and nicely spiced with just the right amount of beans. I love the way the beans absorb the spices and rich tomato sauce.” – Kim
Baked Spaghetti
“This is one of my all-time favorites. It is fantastic to take to potlucks or to a friend who is under the weather. I like eating it the next day as a cold pasta dish. Can’t go wrong with this one!” – Patti
Taco Casserole
“You can make this recipe as large as you would like; just double the ingredients and prepare accordingly.” – Marisa
Cheesy Lasagna Soup
“This Cheesy Lasagna soup has all the flavors of lasagna without all the work. Packed with veggies and Italian seasonings, it is cheesy goodness.” – Debbie
Super-Size Stromboli Sandwich
“This is a big hit at my house. Teens especially love this. It’s great for sports parties and slumber parties alike.” – Teresa
Good Ol’ Goulash
“This recipe is not only good on the first day, but it is better on the second day. It is budget-friendly and freezes well.” – Callie
Mac Attack!! Cheeseburger Casserole
“I was looking through cheeseburger casseroles here on the site when a commercial for the Big Mac caught my attention. Of course, my wheels started turning… seasoned ground beef, homemade “special sauce,” cheese, refrigerated biscuits. Hey – I think this could work! Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce, onion, and pickle…don’t forget the fries on the side.” – Tammy
Beef Chimichangas
“This dish is one of my personal favorites. It takes a little time and effort, but it is worth it. If you like Mexican food this is a must-try!” – Teresa
One-pan Cheesy Beefy Pasta
“An easy-to-make one-pan beef pasta in a tasty tomato sauce with plenty of melted cheese!” – Kevin