15 quick and easy ground beef dishes:

Here are the full recipes for the 15 quick and easy ground beef dishes:

1. Classic Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Taco shells (hard or soft)
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and water (as per packet instructions), stir well, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Fill taco shells with seasoned beef and top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream.
  4. Serve immediately!

2. Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and bell pepper until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  4. Fluff the rice and serve!

3. Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hamburger buns

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Spoon the mixture onto hamburger buns and serve hot.

4. Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, onion, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and honey. Pour over beef and vegetables and stir to coat.
  4. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then serve.

5. Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat and add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in rice and half of the cheese. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
  4. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

6. Beef Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve with cornbread or crackers.

7. Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain fat and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a greased baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, ground beef mixture, and cream of mushroom soup.
  4. Top with cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.

8. Ground Beef Nachos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños (optional)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with cooked ground beef, cheese, and jalapeños.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Top with salsa and sour cream before serving.

9. Beef Meatballs

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Marinara sauce (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.

10. Beef Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place a tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Add a layer of beef and cheese, then top with another tortilla.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and cheese is melted. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa.

11. Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butterhead)

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add carrots, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon mixture into individual lettuce leaves and serve as wraps.

12. Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Egg noodles

Instructions:

  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain fat and add mushrooms, cooking for another 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve beef mixture over cooked egg noodles.

13. Beef and Bean Burritos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can refried beans (15 oz)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions:

  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  3. Spread refried beans on each tortilla, add beef, cheese, and salsa.
  4. Roll up burritos and serve.

14. Ground Beef Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup rice, cooked
  • 8 large cabbage leaves
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain fat and stir in cooked rice.
  3. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften.
  4. Roll beef and rice mixture in cabbage leaves and place in a baking dish.
  5. Top with diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Bake for 30 minutes.

15. Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced

Instructions:

  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, broccoli, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Serve over rice or enjoy as is!

These recipes are quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners!