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20 Ground Beef Recipes That Even Picky Eaters Can’t Resist

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Ground beef is such a versatile staple that can turn into a range of comforting and flavorful dishes! This collection of 20 delicious ground beef recipes has something for everyone—from spicy beef noodles and hearty casseroles to cozy soups and globally inspired favorites like Romanian cabbage rolls and moussaka. Each recipe is crafted to add delicious variety to your dinner table, making it super easy to enjoy both classic and unique ground beef meals any night of the week. Whether you’re cooking for your family or just craving a satisfying meal, these recipes are sure to delight!

Spicy Beef Noodles

A bowl of stir-fried noodles garnished with slices of lime. The dish contains noodles mixed with various vegetables, herbs, ground beef, and pieces of red bell pepper. Chopsticks are placed beside the bowl on a marble surface.
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These Spicy Beef Noodles are a delightful mix of zesty ground beef, tender rice noodles, and colorful veggies, making for a quick and tasty dinner! With just the right balance of sweet and spicy flavors, they’re a fantastic way to use up leftover ingredients!

Get The Recipe: Spicy Beef Noodles

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

A pan filled with a colorful, cooked mixture of ground beef, spinach, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, and red bell peppers, with a spoon resting on the side. A small bowl of crumbled cheese is visible to the right of the pan. Perfect for those exploring new ground beef recipes.
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This Mediterranean ground beef stir fry is the perfect quick and wholesome dinner! It’s loaded with delicious veggies, coastal seasonings, and bursts with flavor—all without the hassle of a sauce.

Get The Recipe: Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Tacos Dorados

A tray of four delicious tacos features seasoned ground beef from beloved Ground Beef Recipes, topped with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, and pickled red onions. Lime wedges are scattered around the tacos for garnish and added flavor.
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These tacos dorados are wonderfully crunchy pan-fried tacos filled with gooey cheese and deliciously seasoned beef. They’re super CRISPY and surprisingly easy to whip up!

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Meaty Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef

A mouthwatering slice of zucchini lasagna on a white plate, showing layers of pasta, cheese, and meat sauce, with a fork on the side.
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This delicious Meaty Zucchini Casserole, often called a zucchini bake, is the perfect base for a tasty casserole featuring ground beef. Enjoy a comforting dish that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Meaty Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef

Italian Meatloaf

Close-up of a sliced meatloaf topped with melted cheese and herbs, sitting in a pan of rich tomato sauce. This handed down recipe features a golden-brown crust, with each slice lovingly garnished with fresh green herbs.
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This Italian Meatloaf is like a cozy dinner party in a loaf! It combines the comforting meatball flavors of ground beef, Parmesan, and marinara sauce, then invites melty mozzarella cheese to the party. It’s savory, cheesy, and so satisfying, you might just want to take a nap right after!

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Salisbury Steak

Close-up of a savory Salisbury Steak covered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy, served in a cast-iron skillet. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs, and the sauce glistens, highlighting the tender meat's juicy texture.
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Delight your family with this amazing Salisbury Steak recipe, ready in just 30 minutes! Transform your weeknights into a delicious culinary experience that everyone will love!

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Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A fork twirls a serving of spaghetti with a rich meat sauce, featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs. The dish is garnished with melted cheese, creating a comforting and savory meal.
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This quick and easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe creates a delicious meat sauce that’s bursting with Italian flavor! Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy night!

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Italian Meatballs

Meatballs in sauce being served with a spoon.
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This recipe produces generous meatballs, perfect for feeding a large group! Prepare a big batch for dinner and freeze the leftovers for a convenient meal whenever you need it.

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One Pot Hamburger Stroganoff

A close-up of an easy beef and mushroom stroganoff with wide egg noodles, garnished with chopped parsley. The creamy sauce coats the ingredients, making it perfect for simple yet satisfying dinners, and a wooden spoon is partially visible.
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This super easy one-skillet ground beef stroganoff is creamy, tasty, and just right for those busy weeknights. Whip it up in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients!

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Moussaka

A slice of Moussaka on a white plate and a fork next to it.
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Moussaka is a delicious and hearty Mediterranean dish that is a true classic. This particular version features succulent lamb or beef, layered with rich, roasted eggplant, and finished with a generous topping of tangy feta cheese.

Get The Recipe: Moussaka

Classic Chili Con Carne

A bowl of chili con carne served over white rice, garnished with chopped herbs. The dish includes kidney beans and ground meat in a rich, red sauce. A fork is placed beside the chili in the bowl.
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Dive into a bowl of pure comfort! This Classic Chili Con Carne is a hearty and flavorful favorite that’s perfect for family dinners or laid-back gatherings with friends.

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Zucchini Lasagna

A slice of zucchini lasagna is presented on a white plate with a fork beside it. This delicious entry in ground beef recipes features layers of zucchini, ground meat, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, all garnished with a fresh basil leaf on top.
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Lasagna al forno is a classic Italian dish that delivers a flavor explosion in every bite. Get ready to be amazed by its delicious taste—you’ll be craving it all the time!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

Hamburger Soup

A bowl of stuffed pepper soup topped with shredded cheese, containing bell peppers, tomatoes, and ground beef, with a spoon resting inside.
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Treat yourself to some delicious ground beef paired with a colorful mix of crisp veggies, all gently seasoned and simmered in a rich tomato beef broth, then tossed with tender pasta shells. Enjoy!

Get the Recipe: Hamburger Soup

Hamburger and Rice

Skillet with hamburger and rice garnished with parsley, close-up.
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This tasty hamburger and rice recipe is super quick to make, bursting with flavor while keeping the dishes to a minimum! With tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and just a sprinkle of magic (all right, maybe some delicious seasonings), it’s the perfect satisfying meal for any busy night. Enjoy!

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Romanian Cabbage Rolls

Close-up of stuffed cabbage rolls on a plate, topped with creamy yogurt sauce and garnished with herbs. A fork is cutting into one roll, revealing a filling of rice and ground meat.
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Come explore the delicious flavors of Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale)! Tender cabbage wraps around a delightful mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, all baked in a tasty tomato sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food to enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Sarmale (Romanian Cabbage Rolls)

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Four Italian stuffed bell peppers in vibrant red, orange, and yellow rest on a white plate. Each is filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and herbs, topped with grated cheese and garnished with chopped parsley.
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This colorful dish is sure to delight any crowd! Not only is it an easy and delicious recipe perfect for midweek meals, but it’s also impressive enough to serve to dinner guests!

Get The Recipe: Italian Stuffed Peppers

Greek Style Meat Sauce

A close-up view of a ladle scooping rich, reddish-brown meat sauce from a pot. The sauce is chunky and well-cooked, with visible pieces of ground meat and tomato, suggesting a hearty texture and flavorful dish.
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This is a simple and classic Greek-style meat sauce made with tomatoes, perfect for tossing with pasta on those busy weeknights when you need a quick and tasty meal!

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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

A close-up of a pot filled with a hearty tomato-based soup, featuring cheese tortellini, ground meat, and garnished with fresh parsley. The soup looks thick and flavorful, with a ladle partially submerged in the mixture—perfect for those who love slow cooker recipes.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup offers a delicious blend of rich tomato soup, ground beef, cheese-filled tortellini, and a creamy cheese topping, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Roll Ups

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A lasagna noodle, made from thin layers of soft pasta, hugs a rich, tasty filling of cheesy goodness and seasoned meat sauce. These layers come together to create a delicious mix of textures and flavors.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

Cheeseburger Soup

A creamy soup featuring diced potatoes, chopped pickles, shredded cheese, and savory ground beef. The dish is from popular ground beef recipes, garnished with crispy bacon bits and colorful vegetables like carrots and red onions, all served in a pristine white bowl.
Image Credit: The Big Man’s World

This one-pot cheeseburger soup recipe takes all the deliciousness of burgers and turns it into a cheesy, creamy, savory delight! Plus, it’s super quick to make.

Get The Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup

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