14+ Easy Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner

Now that Labor Day is behind us and all the kids are back at school, here are 14+ ways you can make dinner using one pound (or less) of ground beef. Try one, or all 14+ Easy Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner that are delicious and budget-friendly for family meals. Perfect for busy weeknights and weekends.

When food prices go up…

Food prices have been rising and are affecting everyone. However, ground beef remains an affordable option compared to steak. Our goal these days is to create easy and delicious meals at a reasonable price. The good news is that you can typically find one-pound packages of ground beef in most supermarkets for between $6.00 and $9.00.

Helpful Tip! For higher-quality ground beef, consider purchasing a chuck roast and asking the butcher to grind it for you. After that, have him divide the ground beef into one-pound packages, so you can take them home and freeze them for future use and additional savings.

What is the best ratio for ground beef?

Some say to look for 80% lean and 20% fat on the label, which is a good ratio for the juiciest and most tender beef to cook with. But I prefer less fat, so we always buy the leanest, about 90% lean and 10% fat. But… hey, that’s my preference.

How to freeze and for how long?

When freezing ground beef, make sure the package is tightly sealed. Keep it in your freezer, and it should stay fresh for up to 30 days. After that, it may start to get freezer burns inside the package, and when that happens, you’ll need to discard and throw it out. Helpful Tip! It’s best to add “a date” to the package before placing it in the freezer. This way, you will know how long it’s been frozen.

14 Easy Ground Beef Recipes For Dinner

Ground beef is a great option to whip up dinners in a pinch. It can be used in recipes like tacos, loaded beef quesadillas, burgers, and our favorite Sunday meatballs. But first, a pot of Bolognese Sauce always comes in handy. When you make a pot of Moms Classic Bolognese Sauce with ground beef, you can use it for a few recipes to whip up a quick and easy meal!

Easy Dishes for Dinner

The favorite one that comes to mind, is to serve our Bolognese sauce with your favorite pasta. But, you can use Bolognese sauce to make additional delicious and satisfying meals.

1. Zucchini Stuffed with Bolognese and Cheese is gluten-free and very satisfying. Plus, only minutes to make and bake!
2. Love ravioli? Then try Cheese Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce it’s positively delicious.
3. Our Fast & Easy Keto Ravioli (no pasta!) is gluten-free, keto, and made with sliced cheese instead of pasta – genius!

Recipes for an Easy Chili…

Everyone loves a delicious-tasting chili, especially during the football season, golf tournaments, and game nights. An easy meal to make with one pot, and makes for a fast cleanup.

4. Sweet Potato Chili is loaded with sweet potatoes, black beans, spices, and fire-roasted tomatoes.

5. Our Easy Beef Chili Recipe is flavorful and loaded with jalapenos, beans, spices, and ground beef, making it the ultimate chili for an easy meal. Serve with our easy homemade cornbread recipe for a complete meal.

Ground Beef for Delicious Casseroles…

A cozy, comforting casserole always saves the day! Easy to freeze and reheat too. Here are a few favorites to try:

6. Best Rice Ball Casserole Stuffed with Meat & Peas is an “arancini” style recipe made easy in a simple casserole.

7. How to Make Lasagna with No-Boil Noodles (4-easy steps) our lasagna is made quickly and easily with Bolognese sauce, cheese, mozzarella, and no-boil noodles.

8. Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe, also known as the cottage pie, is a classic combination of meat, potatoes, and vegetables baked in an all-in-one delicious casserole!

Classic Soups with Ground Beef…

We love to incorporate mini meatballs in soups, and here are a few great recipes to try:

9. Italian Wedding Soup with Spinach Meatballs is made with cheese tortellini and mini meatballs loaded with ground beef and spinach.

10. Chicken Noodle Soup with Mini Meatballs is our all-time favorite! Loaded with egg noodles, chicken broth, and mini meatballs that are baked and then tossed into the soup.

Additional Ideas & Recipes for Ground Beef…

There are so many options to choose from, and while all these recipes are great to keep on rotation, they are adaptable to suit your family’s

11. A great meal to feed your family and friends, try our Mom’s Sunday Meatballs. It will become a family favorite.

12. The classic burger is an easy dinner, and our Palmetto Cheese Burger is also popular.

13. Use small potatoes to make these Potato Skin Bites as Nachos, for dinner. And, serve them with a bowl of soup on the side.

14. Try our readers’ favorite meal… Loaded Beef Quesadillas! (+VIDEO). There are gooey-cheesy, juicy, and meaty in every bite… so good- what’s not to love?!

15. Cabbage and Ground Beef is a recipe that easy, gluten-free, and so delicious – everyone will ask for seconds and more.

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Happy Cooking! 🙂