When you need a dependable, hearty dinner guaranteed to make your entire family happy, pick up ground beef. We’re sharing an assortment of family-favorite ground beef dinners that turn the simple ingredient into a satisfying meal. Cheesy taco pie, bacon cheeseburger skillet, variations on meatloaf, baked pasta, these recipes show how versatile ground beef can be. These family-approved dinners are easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Baked Pasta Bolognese With Bechamel Sauce
“Baked Bolognese is something I remember having at my grandmother’s house. I added a Bechamel sauce and used the sauce to layer the recipe. This is so full of flavor and very hearty; the leftovers don’t last long!” – Wendy
Hobo Casserole
“An easy and delicious casserole.” – Hollie
Grand Taco Pie
“This is one of my all-time favorite go-to dinner recipes. The combination of the Grands biscuits, taco seasoned meat, and sour cream is delicious and one your family will want again and again!” – Cindy
Bacon Cheesburger Skillet
“In trying to teach my daughter that you can make your own Hamburger Helper without the box, I came up with this dish. It is now a regular on our menu and we love it.” – Janet
Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes
“My sons love to eat these cupcakes for dinner. They are fun for the whole family and can be adapted by making them with ground turkey or chicken and adding other veggies to the mixture.” – Cara
Cabbage and Beef Casserole
“This recipe makes a lot. It should easily feed a family of 5-6.” – Mary
Frikadellen (German Meatballs)
“This was my mother’s recipe. So very good. The gravy is perfect with mashed potatoes or wide egg noodles.” – Laura
Seven Layer Casserole With Ground Beef
“This recipe was a staple in my house as a child and as a wife. It is a great comfort food.” – Judy
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Horseradish Potatoes
“My sister-in-law prepared this when we were visiting in Santa Barbara, CA. Aren’t we all thankful for generous people who share recipes!? My late husband and I loved this dish. At first glance, it looks like it goes on and on, but it’s three recipes on one page.” – Marlene
Cattle Drive Casserole
“This Cattle Drive Casserole is a simple, hearty meal that can be thrown together quickly. This flavorful dish will satisfy the whole family.” – Debbie
Mushroom Meatloaf
“My mom was famous for her meatloaf. Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.” – Lolly
Peggy’s Pizza Casserole
“This recipe was shared with me about 30 years ago by my mother-in-law. She never made it the same way because she was always adding and subtracting her ingredients. It is a very easy recipe to make and is sure to be a hit with your children.” – Jamie
Meatloaf Peasant Wellington
“This is for everyone who loves Beef Wellington and could never get it right. I tried more than I care to count, and finally, I thought, why not just make it with meatloaf? Sounded good at the time and actually turned out fantastic.” – Bea
Chili Stroganoff
“If you love chili and love beef stroganoff, you will love this recipe! It is so quick to make, and it’s tasty and hearty.” – Lillian
Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta
“A quick and easy alfredo pasta with ground beef.” – Kevin