Microwave meatloaf shapes seasoned ground beef into a ring around an inverted custard cup and cooks in 15 minutes flat. A weeknight shortcut for tender meatloaf without firing up the oven.
All the flavors of a cheeseburger in a thick, creamy bowl of soup. Ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheddar come together in this hearty chowder that's ready in 45 minutes.
Layered beef enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, green chiles, and sharp cheddar stacked between corn tortillas and baked until bubbly.
One-skillet Spanish rice with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a beef bouillon cube for deep savory flavor. Rice toasts golden before simmering tender.
Cajun pork-oyster pie with ground beef, ground pork, fresh oysters, and a dark roux in a double-crust pie shell. A Louisiana savory meat pie with the holy trinity and a kick of cayenne.
Try something new for dinner with this savory beef wellington made with ground veal and crescent roll dough.
Meatloaf baked inside a hollowed sourdough loaf, with red wine, mushrooms, and shredded cheddar. The bread acts as both pan and crust for a self-contained one-loaf dinner.
Momos, Tibetan steamed dumplings with spiced ground beef, ginger, daikon, and cilantro wrapped in homemade flour dough. Served with fresh tomato tsal salsa and hot sriracha dip.
Baked beef stroganoff casserole with ground beef, mushrooms, sour cream, and egg noodles in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. An easy make-ahead dinner that feeds six.
Layered beef and spinach casserole with lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and a mushroom cream sauce. Topped with crispy French fried onions for the ultimate comfort bake.
Green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and onion, smothered in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce and baked until bubbly. A hearty family dinner that serves four.
Ground beef and shredded cabbage meatloaf topped with bacon strips, tomato paste, and melted American cheese. A hearty twist on classic meatloaf that stretches your grocery budget.
Mexican-style goulash with ground beef, elbow macaroni, green pepper, and chili powder simmered in tomato juice. One-pan family weeknight dinner with diabetic-friendly seasoning.
Ground beef meatloaf rolled around a savory cornbread and zucchini stuffing, seasoned with basil and red pepper flakes, then glazed with ketchup. A stuffed meatloaf that's anything but ordinary.
Avoid having to clean up a mess and cook this traditional spaghetti sauce by following the simple crockpot recipe.
Traditional Swabian meat dumplings made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and parsley, simmered gently in salted water. Serve in hot beef broth for a cozy German soup.
Skip the noodles! This crescent roll lasagna wraps seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella in buttery, golden dough. Ready in one hour with make-ahead flexibility.
Oakwood Feed Store chili with three meats: cubed beef chuck, ground beef, and chopped pork, plus bacon. A no-bean Texas-style chili loaded with ancho, jalapeno, and cumin that improves overnight.
Macaroni hot dish with ground beef, cream of chicken, and cream of mushroom soup. A classic Midwest casserole with just five ingredients and 30 minutes in the oven.
Hearty beef and cabbage soup loaded with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and celery. Simmers for one hour in a Dutch oven and makes 3 quarts to feed a hungry crowd.
This recipe is a faily old (circa 1983) but reliable one, somwhere in between competition and eating and chili. It would be a good starter for any novice cook.
Hamburg pie with ground beef, onion, and cheddar cheese topped with a Bisquick egg batter that bakes into its own crust. A quick weeknight dinner.
Mock ravioli casserole: layers of butterfly pasta, a meaty tomato sauce, and a herby spinach-egg-parmesan filling. All the flavor of ravioli without rolling a single sheet of dough.
Hamburger pizza with a quick Bisquick yeast crust topped with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Two pizzas in one hour.
Quick beef spaghetti sauce with ground beef, garlic, green pepper, basil and oregano. Weeknight meat sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
Keftes de prassa, Sephardic leek meatballs with ground beef, cumin, turmeric, dill, and sesame seeds. Pan-fried and served with lemon wedges or vinegar.
Taco hotdish is a Midwest casserole layered with crushed taco chips, seasoned ground beef, tomato soup, cottage cheese, and cheddar. Topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes after baking.
Beanless ground beef chili spiked with cocoa powder and cinnamon for a rich, earthy depth. Thickened with masa harina and loaded with cumin, oregano, and five tablespoons of chili powder.
Pork and beef chili with cocoa, cinnamon, and a finishing stir of masa harina. The mole-inspired chili that builds dark depth over a slow simmer. Beans optional.
Potluck meatballs browned in a skillet then baked in a beef consomme gravy with allspice and grated onion. Classic crowd-pleasing meatballs with a rich, thick pan sauce.
Easy to put together, and just let the crock-pot do its wonder. A warm and delicious meal is ready to serve when you come home from work.
Simple chili is a no-bean Texas-style ground beef chili built on chili powder, cumin and a hit of hot sauce. Browned, drained and simmered until thick. The kind that feeds a crowd and tastes better the next day.
For 5 or 6 quart crockery cooker: Double all ingredients.
Beef lasagna with a ricotta filling spiked with cinnamon and nutmeg for a Greek-leaning twist. Layered with mozzarella, parmesan, and meat sauce for a stretchy, savory bake.
Discover Swedish Tacos, a savory fusion of spicy chilies, sharp cheddar, and juicy tomatoes with budget-friendly beef. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for taco night.
Forshmak is a traditional Eastern European baked casserole: salted herring soaked and blended with ground beef and lamb, potato, onion and sour cream, lightened with whipped egg whites under a crisp Parmesan crust.
Midwest comfort food mash-up: ground beef and stewed tomatoes tossed with elbow macaroni and oregano. Simple, hearty, and ready in under an hour to feed a crowd.
Slow cooker Italian spaghetti sauce loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers. Set it in the morning and come home to a rich, simmered-all-day meat sauce.
Layered beefy tortilla casserole with spiced ground beef, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and crunchy corn chips. Tex-Mex comfort baked in 45 minutes.
Ken's famous crockpot baked beans loaded with ground beef, bacon, maple syrup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Six hours on low, feeds a hungry crowd.
Ground beef pie crowned with creamy sour-cream mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and crisp bacon strips. A retro shepherd's-pie cousin with a dinner-on-the-table weeknight feel.
Orange up your burritos with this easy and delicious recipe that is tasty down to the last bite.
Homestyle ground beef meatloaf loaded with cubed cheddar cheese, onion, and green pepper. Celery seed and paprika add a savory twist to this easy mix-and-bake comfort food classic that serves 8.
Baked spaghetti casserole with ground beef, tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, green pepper, and melted cheese. Old-school comfort food the whole family will devour.
Meatloaf bracciole: ground beef rolled jelly-roll style around crumbled bacon, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella, and Italian herbs, then braised in tomato sauce. A stuffed meatloaf that slices beautifully.
Ground beef curry in a creamy milk-based sauce with ginger and curry powder, simmered for 25 minutes. A mild, beginner-friendly weeknight curry served over rice or noodles.
Beef and pork meat loaf loaded with melty mozzarella, Parmesan, and sautéed red peppers. Herb-seasoned with basil and thyme, glazed with ketchup, and ready in under an hour.
Brooke's homemade meatloaf is a classic: seasoned ground beef bound with egg, onion, and panko, baked under a sweet-tangy glaze of ketchup, Dijon, and brown sugar brushed on twice for a sticky finish.