Better Homes And Gardens Ground Beef Recipes

One-Pot Spaghetti

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These family-pleasing recipes with ground beef are satisfying and delicious. Both new and traditional, we have recipe ideas ready to change up your dinner plans. When you need a quick casserole made with pantry staples or a new take on classic comfort food (we're looking at you, meat loaf), we've got you covered with a filling recipe to serve tonight.

Saucy Meatball Sandwich

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Our fully loaded hoagie recipe with ground beef, garlic, and two jars of pasta sauce rivals anything from your corner deli. Simmer in a slow cooker, pile onto thick buns, and dig in. You're going to need more napkins to tackle this ground beef sandwich.

Stacked Sweet Corn, Bean, and Beef Casserole

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Layers of peppery chorizo bulk up the ground beef filling and give it an extra kick in this Mexican ground beef recipe. It also includes a few other favorite ingredients from south-of-the-border cooking, like fresh corn, pinto beans, and zesty green salsa.

Related: Taco Recipes to Inspire You to Celebrate Taco Night All Week Long

Pasta and Meatballs Meat Loaf

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Can't decide between meat loaf and Italian for dinner tonight? Make both! This ground beef recipe features homemade garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs for an irresistible topper. Serve on top of ciabatta or hoagie rolls for open-face sandwiches. The combo of meat loaf and carbs makes the ultimate comfort food.

Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

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Do you prefer sausage or ground beef in your spaghetti sauce? Either works marvelously in this Bolognese recipe. A variety of fresh Italian herbs, a splash of wine, and a hint of cream make this recipe stand out from every other spaghetti sauce with ground beef.

Sesame-Garlic Beef Tacos

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Turn beef tacos into one of the best ground beef recipes ever by adding some Asian zing with soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Finish it with a quick pickled-cucumber slaw, and bite into your new favorite weeknight meal idea. Break out this ground beef taco recipe whenever you need a change from your usual routine or want to change up taco night with Asian-inspired flavors.

Pressure Cooker Chili Mac and Cheese

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Classic comfort foods combine in this Southwestern-style update to an easy ground beef recipe. Instead of block cheese, we're using jarred salsa con queso and a shredded Mexican cheese blend to pair with the warm chili seasonings. Bonus: It only takes 15 minutes to cook in your electric pressure cooker!

Buy It: Instant Pot Duo 6-qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker, $79.99, Target

Cheeseburger-and-Fries Casserole

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Enjoy this twist on an all-American classic any time of year. This cozy casserole recipe features all your favorite toppings: pickles, onions, tomatoes, and more. Plus, this ground beef casserole recipe is a simple way to satisfy your burger and fries craving without spending the night flipping patties on the grill.

Spicy Sloppy Joes

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Medium or hot salsa adds a touch of heat to this classic ground beef favorite. Simmer the meat and veggie mixture for up to eight hours for a sandwich filling sure to the whole family. Or, if you're in more of a taco salad mood, skip the buns and serve a ground beef taco salad recipe with lettuce, crushed chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cabbage Roll Soup

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If you love eating those little beef- and rice-stuffed bundles of cabbage but don't feel like taking the time to roll them, get all the same flavors in this soup. The ground beef, tomatoes, and brown rice combine for a comforting bowl of soup perfect for a cold night inside.

Beef and Black Bean Chili

Beans and ground beef are the stuff the best chilis are made of, but we didn't stop there. The secret ingredient in this hearty option? Cocoa powder. The bittersweet powder gives deep flavor to this ground beef chili recipe.

Asian Burgers

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Give your burger a burst of Asian flavor with the addition of hoisin and Chinese five-spice powder. Ground pork is added to the ground beef in this recipe before getting seared on your indoor grilling pan. Don't skip the grilled pineapple, either. It adds the perfect smoky-sweet finish to every bite.

Polenta with Ground Beef Ragout

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Slow-simmered beef is the key to this protein-rich ragout recipe, and gives you more time to go about your day while the flavors develop. Using purchased polenta allows for shortened hands-on time, though you can definitely make your own if you keep cornmeal stocked.

Buy It: Crock-Pot 4-qt. Slow Cooker, $34.99, Bed Bath & Beyond

Sloppy Joe Hand Pies

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Take the mess out of traditional sloppy joe recipes by turning them into easy-to-eat hand pies. Similar to an empanada, these pastry pockets seal in a filling of savory ground beef, sweet pepper, and pickle. This chili-spiced ground beef recipe is one the whole family will enjoy eating.

One-Pot Spaghetti

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That's right, just one pot! For a hassle-free dinner tonight, try this easy spaghetti recipe with ground beef and mushrooms. Rather than tossing together the noodles and sauce at the end, your spaghetti cooks right in the ground beef sauce so you can skip the step of cooking and draining the pasta.

Deep-Dish Cheeseburger Pizza Casserole

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Food mash-ups of our favorite American eats? Yes, please! This deep dish casserole is filled with ground beef, sausage, pizza sauce, and all the best burger fixings. If you're a meal planner, this is a freezer-friendly recipe to save for later.

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Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole

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When you're in the mood for Mexican food, start with this delicious casserole recipe with ground beef. Use the make-ahead directions to prep this ground beef casserole up to 24 hours in advance, then just pop it in the oven when you're ready for dinner.

Buy It: Pyrex Basics 3-Quart Glass Oblong Baking Dish, $10.99, Target

Mini-Meatball Pizza

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Step aside sausage and pepperoni, this ground beef pizza is giving traditional pizza recipes a new look. Nothing beats a homemade pizza done right, and this one has made-from-scratch crust and meatballs. Add garlic and Romano cheese to your ground beef to make them even more irresistible.

Moussaka

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This Middle Eastern main dish just might become your new favorite comfort food. Traditionally made with ground lamb, substitute ground beef for an equally delicious result. The homemade cheesy cream sauce (with a hint of cinnamon) really makes this ethnic dish unforgettable.

Related: 13 Ethnic-Inspired Casseroles

Taco Pie with Avocado Pie Crust

Rather than choosing between hard and soft shells, serve this ground beef taco recipe in pie form. Fill a flaky pastry crust (with avocado mixed in) with ground beef, black beans, and plenty of melty cheese. If you want more traditional taco fillings, serve them on top of your slice; try lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna cooling on wire rack

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Lasagna is a classic recipe loved by many, but hard to get on the table in a timely manner. But if you have 30 minutes, you have enough time to get make this easy lasagna recipe from start-to-finish. Use lean ground beef and light sauce to make this a healthy one-dish dinner.

All-American Cheeseburger Soup

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Thick, melty cheese makes this more of a ground beef stew than soup, and it's packed with all the classic burger fixings: pickles, ketchup, and mustard, as well as a side of roasted potato wedges. This ground beef soup recipe tastes so much like a burger that you'll be surprised that you need a spoon.

Skillet Tostadas

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Yes, it is possible to have a tasty Mexican dinner on your table in 25 minutes. Mix up this Mexican ground beef recipe with beans and nacho cheese, then serve it serve tostada-style.

Baked Beef Ravioli

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Italian comfort food at its finest, our delicious meaty casserole recipe features cheese-filled ravioli topped with both mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Even better, this easy ground beef recipe comes together in only 40 minutes.

Related: Mix-and-Match Ravioli Fillings and Sauces

Rolled Lasagna Florentine

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Cheesy spinach-and-ricotta-stuffed pasta rolls turn into a truly special weeknight recipe with ground beef and tomato toppers, plus a handful of melted Parmesan. Serving this ground beef lasagna recipe in rolls instead of layers makes it feel like a special-occasion meal (without much extra prep).

Pizza-Topped Meat Loaf

Why top a pizza with ground beef when you canmakea pizza out of ground beef? Rather than a traditional pizza crust, we flattened a meat loaf to create the base for this pizza recipe. Once you top this fun ground beef recipe with fresh tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil, each slice looks like a thick piece of pizza (with a lot less carbs!).

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