Ground beef dinner ideas collage, top left Dorito casserole, top right million dollar spaghetti, bottom left Thai ground beef soup, bottom right stuffed red peppers.

25 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Ideas (Using One Pound of Ground Beef)

Busy weeknights are about to get easier with these stress-free ground beef dinner ideas. 

This list of no-fuss dinners is perfect for using up the pack of ground beef in your fridge or freezer. 

You’ll surely find some new favorite dinners, such as stuffed peppers, coconut curry soup, taco pizza, Dorito casserole, and many more. 

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta in a skillet.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

If you’re a fan of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, you’ll want to make this easy pasta recipe. The provolone cheese sauce is so good.

Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Lasagna Casserole

Lasagna casserole being served with a serving spoon.
Photo Credit: She’s Not Cookin’

Making traditional lasagna is quite time-consuming, but this lasagna casserole only takes ten minutes to prep.

Plus, you can make it ahead of time, which is always an excellent option.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

sloppy joe Casserole in a white casserole dsih.
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

This casserole might be even better than traditional sloppy joes. It’s made with pasta, ground beef, veggies, and a homemade sloppy joe sauce.

Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie

Rigatoni Pasta Pie on a pink background.
Image Credit: xoxoBella

If you’re a fan of Italian flavors, this stuffed rigatoni pasta pie will be an instant hit with everyone. Layered with beef, tomatoes, herbs, and pasta, this dish will have everyone wanting seconds.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie

Hearty Beef Chili

Ground beef chili in a pan with toppings around it.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Whether it’s cold outside or you’re just craving some good old-fashioned comfort food, you’ll be satisfied with this chili recipe.

Get the Recipe: Hearty Beef Chili

Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie

Cheeseburger pie on a marble background.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester

This Bisquick cheeseburger pie will become your new weeknight favorite; it’s cozy and satisfying. Plus, it’s ready in just 35 minutes.

Get the recipe: Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie

Korean Ground Beef

Korean beef over rice on a white plate.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Get the Recipe: Korean Ground Beef

Talk about a no-fuss dinner; this Korean beef skillet recipe only takes 15 minutes to whip up from start to finish. 

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million dollar spaghetti on a white plate.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Even the pickiest eaters will rave about this creamy spaghetti casserole. If you’re tired of basic spaghetti, you’ll want to add this dinner to your weekly rotation.

Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Spaghetti

Dorito Casserole

Ground Beef Dorito Casserole on a plate and in a casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

When a recipe has Doritos, you know it will be good.

This comforting casserole contains layers of taco meat, cheese, crunchy chips, and delicious taco toppings.

Get the Recipe: Dorito Casserole

Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Ground Beef Baked Beans With Bacon in a bowl.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

This southern-style baked bean recipe has a mouthwatering brown sugar-based sauce and plenty of bacon.

Get the Recipe: Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Taco Pizza

Taco pizza being served on a metal tray.
Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

This dinner combines two family favorites: tacos and pizza. It’s loaded with refried beans, taco meat, cheese, and other tasty toppings.

Get the Recipe: Taco Pizza

Thai Basil Beef Bowls

Ground beef Thai bowl with coconut rice in a black plate.
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

Flavor-filled beef and bell peppers are served over creamy coconut rice. You’ll enjoy the sweet flavor, and the spice level can be tailored to your taste.

Get the Recipe: Thai Basil Beef Bowls

Beef Coconut Curry Soup

Coconut curry soup with ground beef in a white bowl garnished with lime wedges.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

So many soups take all day to make, but this one comes together in only 30 minutes. 

The addition of ground beef complements the coconut curry flavor.

Get the Recipe: Beef Coconut Curry Soup

Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed shells topped with sauce and cheese in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This recipe review will convince you to make this dinner this week, “Tried this recipe yesterday, and it was a hit with the family. So good!!” 

Get the Recipe: Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed Peppers 

Stuffed red peppers topped with cheese in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

These peppers are loaded with veggies, rice, and ground beef and then topped with plenty of melty cheese.

To make this recipe even easier than it already is, you can also make it in the slow cooker. 

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Peppers

Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Ground Beef Soup in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

If you love cabbage rolls but don’t love how time-consuming they are to make, you must make this easy soup recipe that takes only 15 minutes to prep.

Get the Recipe: Cabbage Roll Soup

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade hamburger helper in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Once you try this homemade version of Hamburger Helper, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. 

Get the Recipe: Homemade Hamburger Helper

Baked Ravioli Casserole

Ravioli Ground Beef Bake in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

Want a hack to get a lasagna-like dish without all the hard work?

Your answer is this shortcut casserole that is layers upon layers of store-bought ravioli, meat sauce, cheese, and other ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Baked Ravioli Casserole

Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Mongolian noodles in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Photo Credit: Frugal Mom Eh

Not only is this dinner scrumptious, it’s a one-pot meal, which means cleanup will be a breeze. 

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Ground Beef Taco Salad

Taco salad in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

This taco salad is perfect when you need something fast and yummy on busy weeknights.

Prep the taco meat ahead of time to make this dinner even more effortless.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Taco Salad

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Lasagna on a white plate topped with cheese next to a side salad.
Photo Credit: Cooking with Curls

This shortcut lasagna recipe cooks beautifully in the slow cooker and is way less work than traditional recipes. It’s the perfect weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes on Texas toast topped with melted cheese.
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

After eating these sloppy joes on Texas toast, you’ll never want to go back to buns again.

Get the Recipe: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Southwest Ground Beef Casserole

Red bowl of ground beef and pasta topped with sour cream.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

One recipe reviewer raved, “Excellent recipe. We couldn’t stop eating it! Easy and delicious, 10 out of 10!”

Make this ahead of time, and just pop it in the oven when you get home.

Get the Recipe: Southwest Ground Beef Casserole

Garden Vegetable Beef Skillet 

Ground beef and vegetables in a skillet and also on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

Whether you serve this dish over rice or by itself, it’s an easy way to get in your veggies for the day. 

It’s a one-pot meal, which means fewer dishes to wash after dinner.

Get the Recipe: Garden Vegetable Beef Skillet

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground beef stroganaff on a dish and in a pan.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

A twist on a classic recipe, this beef stroganoff uses ground beef instead of steak. You’ll want to make this recipe over and over again.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

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