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5 Easy Ground Beef Dinners for Busy Weeknights

Good eating made simple.

January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM PST
cooking Recipes Easy Ground Beef Recipes

5 Easy Ground Beef Dinners for Busy Weeknights

Good eating made simple.

January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM PST

Ground beef drives family meals forward, transforming ordinary dishes into memorable dining experiences. This affordable and versatile protein powers everything from juicy homemade burgers to rich Bolognese sauce and bold Mexican-inspired tacos. It commands attention in quick weeknight dinners and elaborate weekend feasts, establishing itself as a crucial ingredient in kitchens worldwide.

This protein’s power stems from its ability to absorb and amplify flavors while delivering a rich, satisfying texture. It dominates Asian stir-fries and lettuce wraps while taking center stage in European classics like shepherd’s pie and stuffed cabbage rolls. The meat’s range of fat contents, from lean to regular, empowers cooks to achieve the perfect finish for their specific dishes.

Ground beef ignites recipe creativity. It embraces seasonings, spices, and various cooking methods, making it the go-to protein for both beginner and expert cooks.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a few easy ground beef recipes that will make you feel like you’re eating a 5-star meal. Keep reading on for more.

Easy Ground Beef Recipes:

@emarieeats

Beef Sloppy Joes 🌿❤️ #EMarieEats #MyPotsAlwaysClickin #Beef #Recipes #Spices #EasyMeals #QuickMeals #Foodie

♬ original sound – E. Marie Eats

The Best Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
3. Drain excess fat if desired.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and seasonings.
5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until mixture thickens.
6. Serve hot on toasted hamburger buns.

Tips

  • Toast the buns for extra texture.
  • Add a slice of cheese for cheesy sloppy joes.
@ciekee21

Simple weekend dinner! Ingredients: 2 lbs (gound) meat of choice 2 boxes of Jiffy cornbread 2 8oz cans of sweet creamed corn 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 eggs This is a meal I crave every blue moon… & it HIT every blue moon too 🤣🤣 #tamalepie #tamale #fypp #easyrecipe #foodathome

♬ original sound – Siangyoo – Siangyoo

Jiffy Tamale Pie

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

For the Cornbread Topping:

  • 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Drain excess fat and stir in corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning.
4. Transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, prepare Jiffy mix according to package directions with egg and milk.
6. Pour cornbread batter evenly over the meat mixture.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown.

@kiaindakitchen

Cheeseburger Soup is definitely a must try this soup/comfort food season! Recipe below! Be Well🤎 ✨Ingredients 1lb Ground Beef Bacon* (can be substituted for butter) 1/2 large yellow Onion (diced) 2 celery stalks (finely chopped) 3 cloves of garlic (minced) 4 cups Chicken Broth 1 cup Beef broth 1 cup half and half 3 yellow Potatoes (peeled and diced) Cheddar Cheese Mustard Ketchup Hot Sauce Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 4 tbsp Flour Seasonings: @bbs meat seasoning and @chefmeta’s garlic pepper ✨Instructions Cook bacon in pot. When done, remove bacon and save dripping. If not using bacon, skip to the next step Brown ground beef in pot. Drain and season In pot, add bacon drippings (or butter) Sauté onion and celery for 4 minutes on medium high heat. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire, hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar and stir for 1 minute Add in seasonings and stir for an additional minute Gradually stir in flour and mix until you no longer see the flour Add chicken broth, beef broth, and half and half. Bring it to a boil then add ground beef Reduce heat and add the potatoes. Cook covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft Stir in cheese. Turn off stove, cover and let soup sit for 5 minutes. Load it up with more cheese, bacon, and whatever else Dassit #kiaindakitchen #foodie #foodvlogger#blackchef #blackfoodie #explore #explorepage #exploremore #like #love #follow #followme #reel #soup #cheeseburger #cheeseburgersoup #beef #soupseason #cold #comfortfoodseason #comfortfood #weekend #sunday #lunch #dinner #contentcreator #video #htx

♬ Swing My Way – Instrumental – K.P. & Envyi

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1lb Ground Beef
  • Bacon
  • 1/2 large yellow Onion (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 yellow Potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Hot Sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • Seasonings: BBS meat seasoning and Chef Meta’s garlic pepper

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in pot. When done, remove bacon and save dripping. If not using bacon, skip to the next step.
2. Brown ground beef in pot. Drain and season.
3. In pot, add bacon drippings (or butter).
4. Sauté onion and celery for 4 minutes on medium-high heat.
5. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire, hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar and stir for 1 minute.
6. Add in seasonings and stir for an additional minute.
7. Gradually stir in flour and mix until you no longer see the flour.
8. Add chicken broth, beef broth, and half and half. Bring it to a boil, then add ground beef.
9. Reduce heat and add the potatoes. Cook covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
10. Stir in cheese. Turn off the stove, cover, and let soup sit for 5 minutes.

@nicklovesomefood

If my future wife back aint big..IT WILL BE!..Let make this Taco Spaghetti baby 🍝🍝 . . . . . #FoodTikTok #Foodie #Recipes #Viral  #ForYouPage  #ForYou #FYP #Explore #DeliciousFood #RecipesofTikTok #CookingTikTok #Trending #EasyMeals #DinnerIdeas #BlackTikTok #CookWithMe #HowToCook  #FoodPorn #EasyRecipes #TacoSpaghetti

♬ original sound – Nick | Food Vlogger

Taco Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain excess fat.
3. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes to the meat.
4. Combine cooked pasta with the meat mixture.
5. Stir in cheese until melted.
6. Top with sour cream and additional cheese if desired.

@chefmilliemill

What do you call it, Goulash or Chili Mac ? #VenmoSpringBreak #chefmilliemill #fyp #viral #blacktiktok #blackgirltiktok #fypp

♬ original sound – Chef Millie Mill 👩🏾‍🍳

Chili Mac

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until meat is cooked through.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Combine meat mixture with cooked macaroni.
5. Stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted.
6. Top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.




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