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19 Amazing Ground Beef Dishes That Are Perfect for Family Dinners

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Ground beef is a versatile staple that can be transformed into an endless variety of satisfying meals. This collection of 19 recipes features everything from comforting classics like Salisbury steak and tamale pie to creative dishes like taco tortellini skillet and ground beef orzo in tomato cream sauce. Whether you’re in the mood for Italian meatloaf, goulash, or creamy enchiladas, these recipes are sure to please your taste buds and simplify your dinner plans. Let’s explore these flavorful ground beef dishes that are perfect for any night of the week.

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper 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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Get cozy with a delicious Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup! This Mexican-inspired beef and tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food, easy to make and oh so hearty.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

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.

Get The Recipe: Italian Meatballs

Creamy Beef and Hatch Chile Enchiladas

A close-up of a baked dish covered with melted cheese and garnished with slices of avocado, green onions, and cilantro. A portion has been taken out, revealing a filling of minced meat and green chilies—a perfect addition to your favorite ground beef recipes.
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Creamy Beef and Hatch Chile Enchiladas are hands down my top pick for enchiladas! We mix tasty ground beef with roasted hatch Chile peppers, pepper jack cheese, wrap them in flour tortillas, smother in a spicy hatch pepper cream sauce, top with more cheese, and bake. Absolute heaven!

Get The Recipe: Creamy Beef and Hatch Chile Enchiladas

Italian Meatloaf

Close-up of a sliced meatloaf made with ground beef, topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce, garnished with herbs in a white dish. Perfect for hearty recipes!
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This Italian Meatloaf is like a cozy dinner party wrapped in a loaf! It mixes the heartwarming vibes of meatballs with a beefy embrace, Parmesan’s charm, and a splash of marinara sauce, before inviting melty mozzarella to crash the party. It’s so savory and cheesy, you might just find yourself in a food coma worthy of a snooze!

Get The Recipe: Italian Meatloaf

Tamale Pie

A baked casserole dish filled with tamale pie is topped with sliced jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. A large portion has been served, revealing a filling of ground beef, beans, and vegetables beneath the cornbread crust—perfect for fans of ground beef recipes.
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This tamale pie recipe is on its way to becoming a beloved family fave! Packed with flavorful seasoned beef, corn, beans, and cheese, all topped with a cheesy masa crust.

Get The Recipe: Tamale Pie

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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Whip up a delightful and comforting meal with our fantastic Salisbury Steak recipe, ready in 30 minutes. Ideal for hectic weeknights, this dish is bound to become a beloved family favorite.

Get The Recipe: Salisbury Steak

Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce

Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce.
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This delightful dish combines homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce with perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. If you have a love for hearty Italian cuisine, you won’t want to miss out on trying this exquisite pesto fettuccine with Bolognese recipe.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce

Traditional Homemade Meatloaf

A sliced meatloaf on a serving dish.
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This Traditional Homemade Meatloaf recipe is moist, tender, and flavorful. Once you try it, you’ll cherish this recipe forever!

Get The Recipe: Traditional Homemade Meatloaf

Creamy Meatball Stew

A piece of enchilada casserole featuring ground beef recipes, topped with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and cilantro, served on a white plate with a fork.
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You’ll love the rich creaminess of a delectable meatball stew. This classic Swedish meatball dish is not only simple to prepare but has also stood the test of time as a beloved favorite in countless households due to its unparalleled deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Meatball Stew

Moussaka

A slice of Moussaka on a white plate and a fork next to it.
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Moussaka is a delightful Mediterranean classic. This version uses either lamb or beef, layers with roasted eggplant, and tops with feta.

Get The Recipe: Moussaka

Taco Tortellini Skillet With Ground Beef

A skillet with cooked tortellini, ground beef, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and garnished with fresh parsley provides a delightful twist to traditional ground beef recipes.
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With just 6 ingredients, you can make a cheesy and easy Taco Tortilla Skillet with ground beef. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Taco Tortellini Skillet With Ground Beef

Greek Style Meat Sauce

A plate of curly pasta topped high with Greek Style Meat Sauce {Makaronia Me Kima}
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This is a simple, classic Greek-style meat sauce made with tomatoes, perfect for tossing with pasta on those busy weeknights when you need a quick and delicious meal.

Get The Recipe: Greek Style Meat Sauce

Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

A pot filled with a creamy tomato-based pasta dish, cooked with ground beef and spinach. A wooden spoon is resting inside the pot, slightly stirring the mixture. The dish has a rich, orange sauce coating the pasta and other ingredients, making it one of the best ground beef recipes to try.
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This ground beef orzo recipe is a winner! Ready in 30 mins, it’s a creamy, cozy, and yummy meal perfect for those hectic weeknights!

Get The Recipe: Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Hamburger Rice

A close-up of a dish featuring rice mixed with ground meat, mushrooms, and garnished with fresh parsley. Sliced carrots and pieces of cooked vegetables are visible on a green plate.
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This tasty hamburger and rice recipe comes together in a flash, bursting with flavor and using just a few dishes. With tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and a sprinkle of magic (okay, fine, it’s just some yummy seasonings), this meal is sure to satisfy any busy night!

Get The Recipe: Hamburger and Rice

Mexican Spaghetti

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This Mexican Spaghetti is a fun twist on traditional Italian flavors. If you’re into Mexican tastes, you’ll dig this simple casserole – perfect for feeding the fam after a long day. With yummy stuff like chilis, tomatoes, beef, and cheese, this dinner’s a winner!

Get The Recipe: Mexican Spaghetti

Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A close-up of spaghetti bolognese topped with grated cheese highlights this classic ground beef recipe. The dish features spaghetti noodles mixed with a savory meat and tomato sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, creating a hearty and appetizing appearance.
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Whip up this speedy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe and you’ll have a meat sauce so packed with Italian flavor, it might just start singing opera! Ready in just 30 minutes—because who has time to wait for deliciousness?

Get The Recipe: Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Goulash

A bowl filled with hearty American goulash, featuring elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce. A spoon is partially submerged in the dish, ready for serving. This comforting mixture showcases a blend of pasta and savory meat sauce perfect for ground beef recipes enthusiasts.
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American Goulash: A cozy, delicious, and simple pasta and beef meal. Cook beef, peppers, and onions in a tomato sauce, then mix with pasta and cheese for a tasty dish ready in just 40 minutes!

Get The Recipe: Goulash

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!

Get The Recipe: Italian Meatloaf

Ravioli Soup

A hearty bowl of soup with ground beef, spinach, and pasta dumplings garnished with grated cheese. The soup appears thick and creamy with visible chunks of vegetables. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a striped cloth is partially visible underneath—truly a delightful addition to your ground beef recipes.
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Simple, cozy, and oh-so delicious – that’s how I’d describe today’s Ravioli Soup. It’s our take on the creamy tortellini soup that’s been a hit online, but I’d say ours is among the tastiest, thanks to its flavor and ease.

Get The Recipe: Ravioli Soup

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