26 Dinners To Make With a Package of Ground Beef

When you're low on inspiration for changing up your ground beef dinners, here are 26 recipes you can turn to.

Feb 21, 2025 - 16:00
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26 Dinners To Make With a Package of Ground Beef
spoonful of unstuffed pepper lifted from skillet with more
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

Ground beef is one of the most versatile proteins you can cook with. From burgers and meatloaf to stir fries and soups, here are 26 of my favorite dinners to make with a package of ground beef.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Bowl of ground beef and broccoli stir fry with a serving of rice at a table setting with a bowl of sesame seeds and a glass of water
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

This quick and easy spin on classic beef and broccoli takes just 30 minutes to make.

Best Ever Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe Sandwich on a Plate With the Filling Cascading From the Bun
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

These messy, big flavor sloppy Joes are a fun, kid-friendly meal and the leftovers are fantastic for freezing.

Chopped Cheese

Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

If you're looking for a satisfying, dinner-worthy sandwich, the chopped cheese is it.

Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms

Joe's Special Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Author Coco Morante says, "Joe's Special is a classic San Francisco diner dish dating back to the 1920s. It's a hearty scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, mushrooms, and onions."

Tamale Pie

Overhead view of tamale pie with two plates of tamale pie
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

This comforting casserole features a spiced ground beef mixture topped with fluffy cornbread.

Curry-Scented Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Simply Recipes / Alison Conklin

Author Andrea Nguyen says, "Making lettuce and herb wraps filled with well-seasoned grilled morsels is a quintessential Viet way to eat. It’s fun and healthy, too."

Cheeseburger Soup

Cheesy bacon cheeseburger soup in soup bowl and with spoon.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

When potato soup meets a cheeseburger, you get this comforting, creamy cheeseburger soup! Make it in just 45 minutes, or prep it in the slow cooker for a more hands-off approach.

One-Pot Taco Pasta

One-Pot Taco Pasta in a Pot, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl With Lime Wedges, a Bowl With Sliced Green Onions, a Bowl With Sour Cream, Glasses With a Drink, and a Mustard Colored Table Napkin
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

One-pot pastas are a great way to get dinner on the table quickly, and this one is loaded up with your favorite taco fixings.

Easy Meatloaf

Easy Meatloaf With Some of It Cut Into Slices on a Platter and Sitting on a Sage Table Napkin Next to a Small Bowl With Sliced Parsley
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

For a hands-off meal, turn to this super easy meatloaf that is ready for the oven in just 10 minutes.

Chili Beans with Rice

Chili Beans and Rice on plate
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Author Elise Bauer says, "My mom learned this method of preparing chili beans years ago, when she was still teaching school, from a fellow teacher from Louisiana."

Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

These simple rice and beef stuffed bell peppers are a comforting classic.

Easy No-Bean Chili

Easy Chili without the beans serve the chili
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

If beans aren't your thing, this no-bean chili is the hearty, beefy chili you've been looking for.

French Onion Meatballs

French Onion Meatballs in a Pan at a Table Setting With Toasted Baguette Slices on a Wooden Platter and a Spoon on the Counter, All on a White Table Cloth
Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

With all the flavors of savory French onion soup, these meatballs make an extra special dinner or even party appetizer.

Italian Meatballs

Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce served in a bowl
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

The key to tender meatballs? Milk-soaked bread and a 50/50 mix of ground beef and pork.

Unstuffed Peppers

spoonful of unstuffed pepper lifted from skillet with more
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

Everything you love about stuffed peppers, made even simpler.

Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce

A beautiful fast bolognese sauce on a blue patterned plate with noodles and fork.
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

This quick Bolognese is super versatile and can be on the table in just 35 minutes.

Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)

Bowl of copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs served over mashed potatoes, and in the surroundings, a table setting with a bowl of peas, a stack of plates with utensils, and a sage table napkin
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood

Ikea's Swedish meatballs are beloved by almost everyone. This recipe features two key tricks for making them (even better!) at home.

Salisbury Ground Beef

salisbury ground beef with a side of green beans on a plate
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

A take on the retro dish, this recipe swaps out the patties typical of Salisbury steak for a simpler approach to turn this comforting classic into an even easier weeknight dinner.

Easy Taco Casserole

easy taco casserol in a pot at a table setting with bowls of toppings, chips on a platter, and a bottle of beer
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

If you have 20 minutes, you can have this delicious taco casserole ready for dinner.

Moussaka

A piece of eggplant moussaka on a plate with a glass of wine and a salad behind it.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

This layered labor of love is a special treat to serve a crowd.

Chili Mac and Cheese

Beef Chili Mac and Cheese
Simply Recipes / Aaron Hutcherson

Author Aaron Hutcherson says, "Who can resist two favorite comfort foods combined into one? This recipe pairs the cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the onions, tomatoes, and spiced ground beef of chili. "

Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)

A large slice of pastelon on a plate
Simply Recipes / Marta Diaz

Pastelón is a Puerto Rican layered meat and sweet plantain casserole. It's a comforting dish with plenty to offer, whether you've had it before or are looking to try something new.

Baked Ziti

Casserole dish of cheesy baked ziti
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Bakes

Baked ziti is always a hit, and this recipe is 5-star rated by Simply Recipes readers.

Walking Taco Casserole

Walking taco casserole in a casserole dish with a spoon (casserole dish missing some casserole / some of the casserole was already served)
Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan

Author Karishma Pradhan says, "Walking taco casserole has all the components of a walking taco from the bag served in a casserole dish for convenience. It's easily adaptable so you can enjoy it with your favorite toppings."

Burger Salad

Bowl of Burger Salad at a Table Setting With Another Bowl of Salad in the Background, a Mason Jar of Sauce, and Table Napkins
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Author Coco Morante says, "At my house, we have a few meals in rotation that we turn to when we want something satisfying and familiar. Burger salads are one of those no-fail favorites."

Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burger

Side view of a mushroom swiss burger on a plate outside.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

When life gives you ground beef, make burgers. These are piled high with sautéed mushrooms and gooey Swiss cheese.

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