First of all, ground beef may be prepared in a variety of delectable ways, is affordable, and cooks quickly. Our meal cycle would not be the same without this adaptable protein, but it’s easy to become stuck in a nightly dinner rut, especially when the kids are only interested in mac and cheese. We have inventive hamburger meat dishes that the whole family will like if your inventiveness doesn’t go far beyond tacos and Bolognese sauce.
Oklahoma Onion Burgers
This simple dish, which only calls for five ingredients, is bursting with flavor from the American cheese and sliced onions.
Tater Tot Casserole
This Midwestern favorite is perfect for kids, but don’t worry, your inner kid will be stealing seconds as well. This crispy-potato-topped beauty is a must-have if you enjoy dinner shortcuts (hey, canned cream of mushroom soup!) infused with a little homemade love.
Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
When serving a large group of people, we use the sheet pan instead of quesadillas, which are a traditional late-night snack or simple meal. Making quesadillas for a large group of people is now easier than ever thanks to this tip. You will have a cheesy, crowd-pleasing, and satisfying supper in about an hour.
Burger Bowls
Want a delicious cheeseburger but don’t want to take the accompanying nap? Enjoy your favorite toppings as much as you would with a real burger because these bowls are as adaptable.
Peppers
The flavor of bell peppers is mild enough to complement almost anything, and they are robust enough to maintain their shape in the oven. Our favorite recipe, but there are countless ways to customize it—see all of our stuffed pepper recipes here.
Unstuffed Peppers
This easy ground beef recipe will satisfy everyone and is a fresh twist on stuffed peppers. To speed up the preparation even further, you can utilize leftover rice.
You’ll adore this quick variation if you enjoy stuffed peppers. It only takes 30 minutes and has all the familiar flavor of the original. If you have two cups of leftover cooked rice on hand, you can use that in place of preparing the instant rice.
Simple Taco Soup
This straightforward taco soup goes well with taco toppings like cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Additionally, you may make it in advance and store it in the freezer with other simple freezer meal recipes. It was at a church meal that we first tried this recipe for chili-style taco soup. It’s also quite easy to cook because it uses prepackaged seasonings along with multiple vegetable cans.
Three-Bean Beef Chili
This chili is a little healthier than typical recipes, but it’s still meaty thanks to the use of three different kinds of beans and 1 1/2 pounds of minced sirloin. Unless you share the secret, no one will suspect that this recipe is a healthier option. Serve with lime wedges on the side and garnish each bowl with
- Sliced radish
- Cilantro leaves
- Shredded cheese
- Plain whole-milk yogurt.
Ground Beef Stir-Fry Teriyaki Bowls
We adore stir-frying for a variety of inexpensive and simple dishes, but this recipe with ground beef, broccoli, carrots, and teriyaki sauce is our favorite. The best part? Ground beef eliminates the need to cut or slice the meat; it can be cooked straight from the container.
