When sales roll around, stock up on ground beef. Since it’s freezer-friendly and versatile, having ground beef handy means you won’t need to run to the supermarket when figuring out what family-friendly meals to make. From chili cheese burritos to one-pan cheesy dinners, sliders, and classic favorites like Salisbury steak and goulash, these delicious ground beef dinner ideas will make meal planning a breeze.
Good Ol’ Goulash
“This recipe is not only good on the first day, but it is better on the second day. It is budget-friendly and freezes well.” – Callie
BBQ Sloppy Joe Sliders
“For years I just made my mother’s Sloppy Joe recipe. Then one day I decided to try it with some BBQ sauce. My family loved it so well that’s the only way they want it fixed. It is super quick and easy to prepare. It goes great with slaw and chips.” – Virginia (Ginger)
Ground Beef Casserole
“Something easy and quick to make, yet so yummy!!!” – kim
Sea’s Salisbury Steak
“This is my favorite recipe for Salisbury steak. It’s very easy and gets rave reviews! You can simmer this for awhile. The longer you do, the thicker, darker and more flavorful the gravy becomes. This recipe makes extra gravy for mashed potatoes.” – Sea
Taco Casserole
“You can make this recipe as large as you would like; just double the ingredients and prepare accordingly.” – Marisa
Taco Beef Gnocchi
“A quick and easy taco beef and gnocchi meal that’s a great alternative for taco night!” – Kevin
Meatloaf With Homemade Seasoning Mix
“Next time you decide to make meatloaf, be sure to use this recipe for the seasoning mix.” – Dee
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
“One of my family’s favorite meals! A twist on pasta and meatballs.” – Liz
Chili Cheese Burritos
“This is a dish my mom taught me. It’s really quick and easy, and my family loves it.” – Jamie
My Mother’s One-Pan Cheesy Beef Dinner
“My mom told me to always have ground beef, cheese, and onion around in my kitchen. Here is something she made pretty often.” – Terri
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
“This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is hearty and an easy meal full of flavor. It is loaded with meat, vegetables, and pasta.” – Debbie
Poblanadas
“What is a Poblanada you ask??? It is an enchilada with a key ingredient – fire-roasted poblano peppers. I made these tonight for dinner and no leftovers. My family loved them!” – Cindy
Memphis Style BBQ Sliders
“These Southern-inspired sliders will be a hit with your crowd!” – Samantha
Mexican Goulash
“I fix lunch for a group of female card sharks every Tuesday. The house rule is they must provide honest opinions on every experimental dish I prepare for them. Not only was this one of the easiest lunches I have served, but it was their favorite.” – Karen