12 Must-Try Recipes with Ground Beef!

Discover a curated collection of delicious recipes with ground beef that are perfect for any meal. Each recipe below includes a clear title, a list of ingredients, and step-by-step instructions to help you create a satisfying dish. Enjoy these must-try recipes with ground beef!

1. Classic Beef Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• 4 slices of cheese (optional)
• Pickles and condiments of choice

Instructions:

1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
3. Form the mixture into four equal patties.
4. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
5. Toast buns briefly on the grill.
6. Assemble each burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, and your favorite condiments.

2. Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 taco shells or small tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Sour cream and salsa (to serve)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water; simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Spoon the beef mixture into taco shells.
5. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

3. Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz spaghetti

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
2. Add ground beef and brown thoroughly.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
6. Serve the Bolognese sauce over spaghetti.

4. Hearty Beef Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef with chopped onion and garlic until beef is browned.
2. Add diced bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Traditional Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup ketchup (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf.
4. Spread ketchup evenly over the top.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until fully cooked through.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

6. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic.
3. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
5. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish; cover with foil.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

7. Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups mashed potatoes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic.
3. Add diced carrots, frozen peas and corn, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.

8. Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz egg noodles

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic.
2. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
3. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve the sauce over cooked egg noodles.

9. Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned.
3. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

10. Beef Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium potato, diced small and pre-cooked
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 empanada dough rounds
• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic.
2. Add diced potato, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Spoon a portion of the filling onto each dough round.
5. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape; seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. Brush each empanada with egg wash.
7. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

11. Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown ground beef with minced garlic and grated ginger.
2. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Serve the beef over cooked rice.
4. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

12. Cabbage Roll Surprise

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 large cabbage leaves (blanched until soft)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
4. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a baking dish.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling is cooked and the cabbage is tender.