Wondering what you can make with ground beef? It’s about time this underrated ingredient gets some love, so we’ve rounded up some amazing homemade recipes you can make with ground beef! These recipes are delicious, fun to make, and will leave you feeling groovy. Keep on reading for delicious meals you can make from scratch.
What to Make With Ground Beef
Ground beef is one of the easiest proteins to cook with; check out some homemade recipes below!
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We’ve got beef with people who don’t appreciate ground beef. Ground beef is a classic, simple ingredient that can be adapted to so many flavor profiles and recipes, it’s a shame more people aren’t eating the delicious protein! These recipes are awesome ways to enjoy hearty, beef goodness in the comfort of your home and with company you love. Enough yappin’, let’s get to some recipes!
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1. Bacon Cheeseburger Eggrolls
Make these ahead of time and serve during the week!
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This is a great breakfast dish to start your day with! This is an easy meal to make from scratch and will keep well throughout the week, meaning you can dip into the freezer, grab a couple of these bad boys and be set for the day.
Ingredients
ground beef
bacon
shredded cheese
eggroll wrappers
vegetable oil for frying (optional)
Condiments
Get the full recipe here
2. Creamy Lasagna Roll-Ups
Don’t judge this dish by its cover; it’s super simple to make!
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These roll ups will remind you of why it is you love Italian food in the first place. It’s cheesy, filling, meaty and satisfying. Despite the many ingredients in this recipe, we guarantee it’s super simple to put together and, once ready, makes for a delicious dinner that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 eggs, beaten
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
12 cooked lasagna noodles
Get the full recipe here
3. Sweet and Sour Meatball Poppers
This is an Asian-inspired dish that is absolutely delicious!
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These little guys really are sweet and sour and we love it! Asian flavors meet homestyle cooking and the result is a delicious, unconventional ground beef recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup plain bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 recipe The Best Ever Sweet and Sour Sauce
Get the full recipe here
4. Cheeseburger Macaroni
Dump out that box of Hamburger Helper and make this instead.
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This macaroni pasta dish is loaded with lots of tasty ground beef, spices, and yup, cheese! With only 5 ingredients, this homemade recipe makes for a quick and easy weekday dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
2 cups beef broth (or water)
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
Get the full recipe here
5. Taco Soup
This is an easy homemade dish that can be thrown together for weeknight dinners.
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If you’re watching your carbs, but miss the taste of authentic Mexican tacos, this recipe is a wonderful compromise! This taco soup is packed with energy-rich ingredients like beans, corn, and ground beef (protein).
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 onion, chopped (fresh or sauteed, depending on preference)
1 package Ranch Dressing seasoning mix
1 package taco seasoning mix
2 cups water
2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can corn, drained
Get the full recipe here
6. 25-Minute Quick-Draw Cowboy Chili
In a time crunch? Then throw together this Cowboy Chili and enjoy!
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Looking for a comforting meal to enjoy while reading your favorite book or indulging in some Netflix? Then let this Cowboy chili wrap its sweet, warm arms around you and take you away to that special place where only good food and unicorns exist. Yee-haw!
Ingredients
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ medium yellow onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
4 chipotle chiles, diced (from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
2 Tbsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
1 lb chorizo, casings removed
2 lb lean ground beef
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
32 oz tomato sauce
1 (15-oz) can ranch style beans
1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
6 Tbsp tomato paste
Get the full recipe here
7. Beef Empanadas
These empanadas are a little more difficult than the other recipes to put together, but worth the effort!
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The best thing about ground beef is its versatility. Ground beef tastes great in chilis, soups and in baked goods like empanadas! If you’re looking for a make-ahead meal, try this recipe out!
Ingredients
2 packages refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust (4 rolls of pie crusts all together)
2 Tbsp. oil
2 cups chopped and cooked steak
1/2 cup diced onion
1 medium bell pepper (diced)
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 cup Mexican Blend Shredded cheese
1 egg
Get the full recipe here
8. Korean Beef
This is a great adaptation to classic Korean BBQ.
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We’ve traveled to Mexico, now it’s time to go to Asia! You don’t need expensive or hard-to-find ingredients to make this extra delicious dish. The ingredients you need are most likely ones you already have in your pantry such as soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, green onions, and beef! This Korean Beef recipe has the same smoky, salty and sweet flavors traditional Korean BBQ has.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 – 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
salt and pepper
1 bunch green onions, diced
Get the full recipe here
9. Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Enjoy Mexican comfort food without having to leave your abode!
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The best thing about enchiladas is that you can put any filling you want in them! Chicken one day, veggies the next and so on and so forth. Enchiladas are, despite their appearance, really easy to make too. All you need to do is cook your filling, dole them into your tortillas, roll your tortillas into taquitos, place them in a baking dish, pour your sauce over it and let your oven do the rest.
Ingredients
1 pound of ground beef
⅓ Cup of Chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
2 teaspoons of cumin
1 teaspoon of pepper
Flour Tortillas
2 Cups of Jack or similar cheese
1 Cup of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 oz of green chilies mild (can)
1 can of red enchiladas sauce
4 oz of tomato sauce ( un-seasoned)
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
Get the full recipe here
10. Easy Cheeseburger Casserole
This is a one-pot meal that the entire family will enjoy!
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Casseroles are great one-pot meals that can be put together, left to cook, and eaten in no time. They’re stress-free meals that make for great weeknight dinners. This cheeseburger casserole is really rich and heavy, but in the best way possible! If you’re looking for something to warm you up, try this recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups (6 oz) Penne Pasta
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef (95% lean) – or you can use ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
28 oz diced tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 cups reduced fat grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Get the full recipe here
11. Thai Beef Lettuce Cups
Cut your carbs and use lettuce leaves as your wrap instead of tortillas!
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When eating meat, we generally like to use lettuce instead of tortillas to keep our meals light. This is a perfect meal from scratch that is light and satisfying, meaning you can get your health on without having to take a post-lunch nap.
Ingredients
1 Sweet Potato, slice into pieces like the photo
1 bunch Rainbow Carrots, sliced
Ground Cinnamon
Garlic Salt
Black Pepper
1 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
2 diced Garlic Cloves
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste
1 tablespoon Tamari or Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
1/4 cup Scallions (Green Onion) sliced small
6 ounces White Mushrooms, diced very small
Butter Lettuce, clean and dry leaves
For the Garnish:
Sliced Scallions
Sriracha
Get the full recipe here
12. Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers
Toss these in your slow cooker before work, come home and you are ready to tuck in!
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If you have a slow cooker, you understand how amazing they are! For those who don’t, slow cookers are great if you’re a busy person that works and has a life. With a slow cooker, you can toss your ingredients in before you leave to work, let them cook, then come home after a long day to a meal that’s ready to be eaten and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
6 Large Bell Peppers
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup onion, chopped
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup wild rice, cooked
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1¼ cup shredded cheese, divided
¼ cup water
Get the full recipe here
13. Enchilada Sloppy Joe
If you’re looking for an unconventional sloppy joe recipe, you’ve come to the right place.
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If you’re looking for an unconventional sloppy joe recipe, you’ve come to the right place! Presenting the enchilada sloppy joe! This recipe has the right amount of heat from the diced jalapeno and tanginess from the red enchilada sauce. The best part though is, as is the case with traditional sloppy joes, this recipe can get out of hand really quick, so keep that napkin on standby!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns
Get the full recipe here
14. Weight Watcher’s Mexican Casserole
A tasty dish with 50% of the calories and 100% of the flavor.
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Weigh Watchers recipes are great because they provide healthy solutions to fast-food eating. Weight Watchers meals are always tasty and do a great job of keeping the flavor while sacrificing the calories. If you’re looking for a low-cal meal that’s easy to make, this Mexican casserole is for you!
Ingredients
1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed)
½ cup onion (chopped)
¼ cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kernel corn (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (1¼ ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
¾ cup nonfat sour cream
⅓ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
Get the full recipe here
15. Stuffed French Bread
This is the perfect excuse to eat an entire baguette loaf (not that we really need one anyway.)
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Stuffed-anything is wonderful when it comes to food. These French baguette sandwiches are stuffed with a creamy ground beef mixture that uses cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce and lots of sexy spices.
Ingredients
1 loaf french bread
1 pound lean ground beef
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Get the full recipe here
16. Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Change the paradigm by indulging in this Mexican-inspired ground beef dish!
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Now that we think about it, Mexican-inspired meals make for great ground beef dishes! With this easy homemade recipe, one bite is a one-way ticket to Flavorland. You get the beef, cheese, onions spices in every single bite you take. It’s absolutely incredible!
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
1 pound Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
¼ cups Ketchup
¼ cups Real Bacon Bits
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
2 whole Large Flour Tortillas
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Vegetable Or Canola Oil For Brushing
Red Crushed Pepper Flakes For Sprinkling
Get the full recipe here
17. Quick Weight Watchers Mexican Skillet
There is hardly a meal heartier or more satisfying than this one; try it for yourself!
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Are you standing around in your kitchen, wondering what to make with ground beef? The answer is this Mexican skillet! Another great Weight Watchers recipe that packs a punch in flavor, but will leave your waistline looking slim and trim.
Ingredients
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1⁄2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
Get the full recipe here
18. Mexican Stuffed Shells
When it comes to these pasta shells, bigger is better!
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When cooked right, these jumbo-sized pasta shells are soft and loaded with oozing cheese and decadent, perfectly-spiced ground beef. Another plus is that this recipe is super fun to make and take pictures of!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 package low-sodium taco seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese
16 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey jack cheese
For the toppings:
3 green onions
Sour cream
Get the full recipe here
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