As a busy mom, it’s essential to have simple meals I can go-to when we need something quick, yet delicious. And for me, there is nothing easier than making comforting dinners with a pack of ground beef.
Ground beef is such a versatile protein. Plus, a pound of ground beef can easily be thawed quickly in some water for those nights you forget to set something else out of the freezer. While tacos, burgers (on sourdough hamburger buns of course!), and soup are some of the main dishes you may think of as an easy ground beef recipe, I have many more that are both filling and flavorful.
These recipes are great for meal prep or to freeze for a later time. And the best part is most of these recipes use fridge and pantry staples you likely have on hand. Beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce are all condiments I love to keep stocked to elevate any dish, especially one with beef.
Of course, I always try to keep good quality cheddar cheese, sour cream, and pickled onions on hand to enjoy with many of these dishes, too!
Easy ground beef gyros are packed with Greek flavor, nestled into warm pita bread and topped with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies. It is an easy weeknight meal you will want to make again and again!
Family burger night just got even tastier with these savory burger bowls. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, these are sure to become a weeknight dinner staple!
This Salisbury steak recipe is a family favorite with its hamburger steaks and rich brown gravy. The days of tv dinners are long gone, especially with this delicious from-scratch option! The seasoning for the Salisbury steak mixture utilizes pantry staples like ketchup, garlic, and bread crumbs. The delicious gravy keeps the meat mixture moist and adds even more flavor. You can even make the ground beef patties in advance!
This sweet potato shepherd’s pie is a sweet and savory twist on an old classic. It is the perfect cool weather meal, comforting and bursting with flavor. Flavorful ground beef and fresh veggies are topped with a sweet and creamy sweet potato topping that is hard to resist. Serve this alongside a garden salad or all on its own for a perfect family meal that everyone will love!
This savory ground beef chili recipe is the perfect cozy dinner – full of flavor and easy to make. You can mix it up in different ways with various toppings, making it incredibly family-friendly.
Korean beef is a quick, simple, and delicious dish that brings all the flavor of takeout while sticking to whole foods and real ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this Korean beef recipe is one you’ll want on repeat.
Cabbage roll soup is one of those hearty soup recipes that the whole family loves. With a flavor similar to traditional cabbage rolls, this easy cabbage roll soup recipe is a blend of savory meat, bright tomatoes and smoky bacon.
This stuffed bell pepper soup recipe is a take on traditional stuffed peppers, turned into a hearty soup. Serve hot with a slice of crusty bread for the perfect family meal. I love easy one pot meals because they are simple to throw together and always have easy cleanup.
Try this easy meatloaf recipe for a delicious and simple weeknight meal. Made with sourdough bread crumbs and topped with a tangy glaze, this recipe will be sure to become a family favorite.
Zucchini lasagna is a low-carb, garden-fresh spin on traditional lasagna. With tender zucchini slices, creamy layers of cheese, and a savory meat sauce.
Ground beef and vegetables simmered in a rich gravy and baked between a flaky top and bottom crust, this easy ground beef pot pie is filling and flavorful. Tip: you can save time by buying store bought pie crust!
Delicious and healthy cheeseburger soup is a veggie-packed, cheesy soup, filled with all the best parts of the classic cheeseburger. This hearty soup with a bone broth base is perfect for a cold winter day or a hot summer evening.
The Sourdough Skillet is the perfect staple meal. Perfect when you don’t have dinner planned and just need to throw something together quickly! Sourdough Skillets are healthy one pot meals that can be made with many different variations of meats, veggies, and spices.
A hearty, winter, comfort food, shepherd’s pie is packed full of seasoned beef and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, sprinkled with cheese, and baked until golden.
This healthy homemade hamburger helper recipe is made with noodles, cheeses, spices, milk, and beef to bring back the memories of this classic 90’s dish. No need to buy the less-healthy boxed version when you can make this easy recipe from scratch!
This is an easy main dish, put together simply, utilizing fresh and nutritious ingredients. Stuffed bell peppers with ground beef is a hearty classic filled with whole grains, seasoned beef, and melted cheese.
