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    Weeknight Winners: 12 Quick and Easy Ground Beef Recipes

    Published: May 24, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Getting dinner on the table during the week can be a nightmare. Here are some favorite ground beef dinners that are easy to throw together.

    Skillet Hamburger and Rice Casserole in One Pot



     

    Hamburger rice casserole is a quick, delicious dinner that’s cooked entirely on the stovetop. This one-pot cheesy casserole is a flavor-packed supper your family will love, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven. No need to cook the rice, it cooks right with the ground beef.

    Get the Recipe: Skillet Hamburger and Rice Casserole in One Pot

    Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Tex-Mex Style

    This hamburger tater tot casserole recipe is comfort food with a Tex-Mex flare. Cheesy taco flavored ground beef covered with crispy tater tots.  Even your picky eaters will love this one pot easy dinner that you can prep in just 20 minutes. Who doesn’t love crispy tater tots!

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Tex-Mex Style

    Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole with American Cheese

    Johnny Marzetti is a classic comfort food casserole that we Southerners just can’t get enough of. While my recipe deviates a little from how your grandmother made it (no Velvetta), the result is a super simple stove top meal that doesn’t require a lot of work. 

    Get the Recipe: Johnny Marzetti Casserole with American Cheese

    Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

    Crock Pot taco soup is hearty, warm, and so satisfying. It’s an easy and flavorful dish made with ground beef or chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, taco-inspired spices and Ranch dressing. Make it your own by adding more beans, or make it a thicker taco chili. Great flavors combine for a hearty dinner or cozy lunch.

    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

    Hamburger Casserole with Potatoes

    This hamburger and potato casserole is filled with everything you need for a delicious meal. Creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef covered in cheese makes an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love. No can of soup needed!

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Casserole with Potatoes

    Easy Beef Enchilada Recipe

    Beef and cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite dish that you can assemble in just fifteen minutes, sure to be a dinner-time hit. Creamy seasoned beef rolled up with tortillas and topped with sauce are baked until bubbly.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Beef Enchilada Recipe

    DIY Cheesy Hamburger Helper with Beef & Bacon

    Trust me, this homemade hamburger helper recipe, while similar to the boxed original, is about 100 times better! Instead of just ground beef added to pasta with dehydrated cheese, my version of the pasta recipe is dressed up with crispy bacon, fresh garlic and onion, white wine, heavy cream, 2 types of cheese plus a pinch of paprika for a little kick. 

    Get the Recipe: DIY Cheesy Hamburger Helper with Beef & Bacon

    Chili Poblano Recipe

    This chili poblano recipe topped with cheesy grits is a Southerners take on shepherd’s pie. A poblano flavored chili bursting with flavor from beef, pork and butternut squash. The perfect comfort food, Southern style.

    Get the Recipe: Chili Poblano Recipe

    Barbecue Cups

    Barbecue Cups are a blast from the past.  Ground beef, barbecue sauce, and bacon baked inside pizza or biscuit dough for a quick and easy dinner. A great finger food to grab when you’re in a hurry. 

    Get the Recipe: Barbecue Cups

    Smash Burgers

    There’s nothing better than a juicy hamburger with crispy edges, a SMASH Burger. All you need is cheese, SPECIAL SAUCE and hamburger. Perfect for summer cook-outs, and no grill required. 

    Get the Recipe: Smash Burgers

    Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread

    Quick and easy homemade sloppy joe casserole topped with Southern cornbread is a great family friendly meal. Ground beef in a homemade juicy sauce topped with buttermilk cornbread. Finish it in the oven and you’ll have dinner on the table in an hour.

    Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread

    Italian Meatloaf Muffin Recipe

    This Italian meatloaf muffin recipe is an easy way to share individual servings of meatloaf. Top it with a tasty homemade marinara sauce or catchup for a new take on a classic dinner recipe. Mini meatloaf portions are easy to freeze in lunch or dinner portions and make great left-overs.

    Get the Recipe: Italian Meatloaf Muffin Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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