Ground beef is a staple for quick and easy meals, but sometimes it can be hard to come up with new ideas. You’ll love this list of 79 Amazing Ground Beef Recipes! There are sure to be some new family favorites in this list, and I guarantee you won’t be bored!
Ground Beef Recipe Ideas
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I asked my friends for some help putting together a big list of ground beef recipes… and boy did they deliver! I’ve got some amazing friends who also happen to be amazing cooks! I’ve got a giant list of recipes using ground beef for you! I know you’ll want to come back to this list again and again, so be sure to pin it (click here or use any of the red “Pin It” buttons in this post) so you can find it easily!
Tips for Cooking with Ground Beef
Let’s start with a few tips about ground beef before we get into the recipes.
- Types of Ground Meat
- Ground Beef Buyer’s Guide – free printable!
- How to Safely Thaw Ground Beef
- Why is Ground Beef Brown in the Middle
- How to Cook Ground Beef in a Slow Cooker
- Is It Done Yet? – free printable!
Tools for Cooking with Ground Beef
Every kitchen needs a few basic tools… These are ones that I use all the time when I’m cooking with ground beef!
- 5-Quart Saute Pan
- Mix and Chop
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker
- Instant-Read Digital Thermometer
- Probe-Style Digital Thermometer
Now let’s get to cooking! When you see something that looks good, just click the recipe name! That will take you right to the recipe post with a printable recipe card. If you find a recipe you want to pin, click the recipe name then pin it from the recipe post that opens. Easy peasy… just like these recipes!
Sloppy Joes Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Unsloppy Joes
- Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
- Freezer-Friendly Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
- Cheesy Cornbread Sloppy Joes
- Cheesy Burger from Farmwife Feeds
- Crockpot Sloppy Joes from Farmwife Crafts
- Crockpot Taco Joes from Farmwife Crafts
- Easy Sloppy Joes from These Old Cookbooks
- Classic Sloppy Joes from These Old Cookbooks
- Crock Pot Sloppy Joes for a Crowd from Beyer Beware
Pasta Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Creamy Cheesy Baked Ziti
- Freeze & Bake Lasagna
- Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
- Zucchini Noodle Bake
- One-Dish Pierogie Skillet
- Easy Hamburger Stroganoff from Farmwife Feeds
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Ravioli Casserole from Farmwife Cooks
- Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole from Farmwife Cooks
- Pressure Cooker Spaghetti from Chasing Saturdays
- Crock Pot Company Casserole from Chasing Saturdays
- Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce from These Old Cookbooks
- Low-Carb Baked Spaghetti Squash from These Old Cookbooks
- Baked Cheesy Beef White Spaghetti from Beyer Beware
- One-Pot Beef Goulash from Plowing Through Life
- Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Beefy Mac from Recipes That Crock
Dip Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Dip
- Crock Pot Beef Enchilada & Rice Dip from Farmwife Cooks
- Cheesy Taco Dip from These Old Cookbooks
Mexican-Inspired Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Stay or Go Burritos
- Slow Cooker Fajita Rice Bowls
- Cheesy Taco Bake
- Slow Cooker Tacos for a Crowd
- Enchilada Casserole
- Slow Cooker Taco Beef
- Taco Bake from Farmwife Cooks
- Crock Pot Taco Rice Casserole from Chasing Saturdays
- Deep-Dish Taco Squares from Farmwife Cooks
- Taco Pie from Plowing Through Life
- Crock Pot Beefy Tostada Pie from Recipes That Crock
Cheeseburger Cups Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Kid-Friendly Cheeseburger Cups
- Bacon-Ranch Cheeseburger Cups
- Mini BBQ Cheeseburger Cups
- Sloppy Joe Cups from These Old Cookbooks
Meatball Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Handmade Freezer Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Honey-BBQ Meatballs
- Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Saucy Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs
- Crockpot Meatball Hoagies from Farmwife Crafts
- Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs from The Backroad Life
Burgers & Classics Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Hand-Pattied Hamburgers
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Burgers
- BBQ-Bacon Cheeseburgers
- Fajita Cheeseburgers
- Garlic-Parmesan Cheeseburgers
- Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Up from Farmwife Cooks
- Cheeseburger Turnovers from These Old Cookbooks
- Vintage Barbecue Burgers from These Old Cookbooks
- Low Carb Chile Burgers from Recipes That Crock
- Shepherd’s Pie from These Old Cookbooks
- Instant Pot Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes from The Backroad Life
- Crock Pot Make-Ahead Ground Beef from Recipes That Crock
Pizza Party Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Pizza Fondue
- Upside-Down Pizza Casserole
- Crock Pot Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole from Chasing Saturdays
- Instant Pot Italian Stuffed Peppers from Farmwife Cooks
Soup & Chili Recipe Ideas with Ground Beef
- Crockpot Chili
- Thick Hearty Bar Chili from Farmwife Feeds
- Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup from Farmwife Feeds
- Hamburger Soup from Chasing Saturdays
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili from Chasing Saturdays
- Crockpot Calico Beans from These Old Cookbooks
- Mexican 3-Bean Soup from Fencerow to Fencerow
- Crockpot Lasagna Soup from Fencerow to Fencerow
- Instant Pot Chili from The Backroad Life
Pin the whole list of recipes here:
Which recipe are you going to try first?
Enjoy!
Free Printable Ground Beef Buyer’s Guide
Have you ever gotten confused at the grocery store when you’re trying to pick out ground beef for tonight’s dinner? We can help! This Ground Beef Buyer’s Guide has everything you need to know about buying ground beef, plus you can download a free printable cheat sheet to keep handy in your kitchen or your purse!
Tools for Cooking with Ground Beef
Every kitchen needs a few basic tools… These are ones that I use all the time when I’m cooking with ground beef!
- 5-Quart Saute Pan
- Mix and Chop
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker
- Instant-Read Digital Thermometer
- Probe-Style Digital Thermometer
3 More Ways to Take the Fear Out of Your Kitchen – free printables!
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Many recipes call for buttermilk, I don’t like it. What is the difference if you just use regular whole milk? thank you
If you use whole milk instead of buttermilk, the final product will probably have a slightly different taste and texture. Of course, it depends on what you’re making! In buttermilk biscuits, for example, the buttermilk reacts a little with the baking powder and cream of tartar to help the biscuits be more fluffy. Using whole milk instead will likely give you a more dense biscuit.
You can always “make” your own buttermilk substitute with this trick – https://www.myfearlesskitchen.com/how-to-substitute-for-buttermilk/