Ground beef is one of the most underutilized ingredients in your kitchen. This collection of 30 easy ground beef recipes will prove this is a do-it-all ingredient. Find new ideas to try in your kitchen to make your dinner planning more creative and satisfying for the whole family. These recipes with ground beef will surely be a hit with the family.
1. Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl
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This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl will warm you up right away. The beef is simmered in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon, so it's full of flavor. Top it with all your favorite toppings to get a healthy protein bowl that's perfect for meal prep. (gluten free, dairy free)
2. Lebanese Beef Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
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Lebanese Beef Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms is exactly as it sounds, artichoke bottoms stuffed with a perfectly spiced beef and pine nuts mixture and braised in a delicious rich tomato sauce. This dish is seriously so good!
3. Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili
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This Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili will become a quick weeknight favorite. It's easy to throw together and packed with nutrition. Make a big batch and eat it for dinner all week. (gluten free)
4. Savoury Mince
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An incredible easy Savoury Mince recipe that the whole family will love. Simple, quick, and low in carbs. The perfect healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
5. Aloo Keema (Ground Beef and Potato Curry)
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This one-pot, homestyle aloo keema is made with ground beef and potatoes sautéed in tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, and warm spices. Serve it with with naan, roti, or Basmati Rice.
6. Taco Soup with Sweet Potatoes
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This healthy Taco Soup With Sweet Potatoes is the perfect comfort food! Your family will love the spicy warm flavors, and you'll love how easy it is to make. (gluten free)
7. Mexican Picadillo
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Mexican Picadillo is a boldly flavored ground beef recipe that's loaded with plenty of veggies and seasonings. It's an easy dinner option when the Mexican cravings hit.
8. Juicy Gourmet Burgers
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These juicy burgers come in 3 unique flavors and can be prepped easily in advance for gluten-free dinners. Trust me; you'll want to make a big batch of these!
9. Stuffed Delicata Squash with Beef & Cranberries
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This naturally gluten-free stuffed delicata squash recipe is packed with rosemary-infused ground beef, plump fresh cranberries, and creamy goat cheese. It tastes as good as it looks!
10. Instant Pot Gluten Free Pasta
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Instant Pot gluten free pasta is hearty and tasty to fulfill the appetite. It's incredibly easy to make, and if you follow this recipe, you will get a perfect result each and every time.
11. Sweet Potato Ground Beef Casserole
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Cheesy, sweet potato ground beef casserole is a delight to make. It's the ultimate, healthy-ish comfort food that the whole family will enjoy.
12. Easy Hamburger Soup
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Easy Hamburger Soup is loaded with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It can be ready in under 30 minutes and lasts well in the fridge for lunches or dinners during the week. Perfect for a chilly day. (gluten free, dairy free, whole30, paleo)
13. Easy Beef Bolognese with Creamy Polenta
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This easy recipe for beef bolognese sauce is delicious over creamy polenta. Have a cozy, comforting dish on the table in just 30 minutes!
14. Gluten Free Moussaka
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This gluten free moussaka is perfect for a hearty oven meal with eggplant. A Greek eggplant lasagna; it’s cheesy, fun, and low-carb.
15. Dutch Oven Chili
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This stovetop Dutch Oven Chili recipe does not scrimp on flavor. The bacon, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce add a delicious smokiness. This recipe will work with an enameled or cast iron dutch oven.
16. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
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An Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe you’ll love! These deconstructed cabbage rolls are hearty, healthy and oh so delicious!
17. Instant Pot Taco Soup
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This Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week! (gluten free, dairy free)
18. Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff
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Made with clean ingredients, this beef stroganoff recipe has a traditional stroganoff flavor but is gluten free and dairy free. This could be your new favorite way to have your pasta.
19. Mexican Zucchini Skillet
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This Mexican zucchini skillet is made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes or less. Ground beef, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and spices are topped with cotija cheese and comes together in a single pan.
20. Easy Keto Korean Beef Bowl
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You'll love this 20-minute keto Korean beef bowl! See how to make an easy Korean ground beef recipe that's healthy, gluten-free, and full of flavor.
21. Pineapple Cinnamon Chili
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It’s time to mix up your go-to chili recipe! Introducing: Pineapple Cinnamon Chili. Expect traditional chili flavors with the addition of the sweet acidity of pineapple and the spicy, comforting flavor of cinnamon.
22. Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup
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This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It's easy to make in around thirty minutes, and it's gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.
23. Mince and Tatties (Scottish Ground Beef Recipe)
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A Scottish comfort dish that's so easy to make, mince, and tatties (beef and potatoes) will be a favorite in no time. Ground beef is cooked with tasty gravy and served alongside mashed or boiled potatoes.
24. Baked Walking Taco Casserole
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This Baked Walking Taco Casserole is the easiest one-pot Mexican dinner idea. It is loaded with flavor from the taco seasoning, green chiles, and enchilada sauce. And the best part is the fritos and melted cheese on top. SO good.
25. Tender Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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Make delicious Italian-flavored meatballs in tomato sauce for endless dinner ideas. It's a classic recipe you'll want to keep in your weeknight rotation.
26. Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
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Crunchy tater tots and gooey cheese come together in this easy dish. This easy cheeseburger casserole recipe tastes like a burger and fries, but without all the work!
27. Hamburger Stew
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Learn how to make the best Hamburger Stew Recipe! This ground beef stew can be made in the instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove for dinner.
28. Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or Lahanodolmades is the perfect comfort food for cold days. These delicious Greek cabbage rolls are stuffed with an herby meat and rice and topped with a delicious avgolemono or egg-lemon sauce.
29. Classic Chili With Beef
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This may be a classic chili recipe with beef, but it's the BEST classic chili recipe with beef! It's loaded with spices and flavor, is the right consistency, and is packed with beef and kidney beans. This is the classic ground beef dinner recipe.
30. Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers
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Taco stuffed bell peppers with rice and ground beef (or turkey) take only 30 minutes to make. They're super yummy, healthy, quick, and easy. The perfect easy weeknight dinner when things get busy (and even gluten free)!
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30 Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
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The Mediterranean Diet is one of the best diets to follow for anyone wanting a healthy switch. It is delicious and filled with nutritious elements, such as heart-healthy fats, whole grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. This diet has no restrictions, although refined sugar and other processed foods should be in limited consumption. 30 Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
25 Healthy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes
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Easy grilled chicken tenders, simply marinated and grilled in the pan or on a grill. Perfect for serving as they are, sliced on a salad or in sandwiches. Either you marinade them for hours, or just for 30 minutes before cooking, the grilled strips will still be moist and wonderful. 25 Healthy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes
30 Foolproof Soups for Easy Winter Dinners
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This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure. It's simply made with fresh or frozen tortellini and a rich tomato base. 30 Foolproof Soups for Easy Winter Dinners
Effortless Eats: Simple Dinner Ideas with Quick and Easy Prep
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