Ground Beef recipe collection

Ground beef browns with onions, then folds into five canned soups and crispy chow mein noodles for a retro Midwestern casserole that bakes into pure comfort food in 45 minutes.

Crispy flaquitos with seasoned ground beef, cumin, garlic, and melted cheese rolled in flour tortillas and deep-fried until golden. A crunchy Mexican appetizer or snack.

Beef and sausage chili built on a scratch-made ancho chile sauce, with green chiles, tomato, cumin and Mexican oregano. Rehydrated dried anchos give it deep, smoky flavor you can dial up to taste. No beans.

Fluffy light meatloaf made with oatmeal, bran, and wheat germ instead of breadcrumbs for a lighter, more nutritious loaf. Ground beef with tomato paste and a chili sauce glaze.

Homemade beef foldovers with seasoned ground beef, rice, cheddar, and tomato sauce wrapped in yeasted whole wheat dough. Freezer-friendly and perfect for picnics.

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.

Four cheese pasta with ground beef, stewed tomatoes, and scallions. Cream cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and Parmesan melt into a rich, gooey sauce over penne in 30 minutes.

Cheeseburger pie built on a quick Bisquick crust, filled with seasoned freezer-mix ground beef and Worcestershire, then topped with sliced tomatoes and a cheddar-egg layer baked golden.

Mexican beef casserole with corn, olives, and chili powder topped with a cheesy cornmeal biscuit crust. A freezer-friendly weeknight dinner that bakes into a bubbly, golden one-dish meal.

A savory and succulent soup made with beef broth and a bit of red wine.

Frito casserole layered with corn chips, ground beef, chili beans, tomatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese. A Tex-Mex weeknight casserole that comes together with pantry staples.

German meatballs with sauerkraut and apple mixed into the meat, browned in bacon drippings, then simmered with braised red cabbage, apples, and caraway seeds.

German meatloaf (Falscher Hase) with a beef-pork blend wrapped around whole hard-boiled eggs, topped with bacon, and served with a sour cream pan sauce. A stunning centerpiece when sliced.

Big-batch chili with ground beef, cubed steak, and 75 whole chilies floating in the pot. A killer party chili where the green floaters decide how hot your bowl gets.

Stuffed beef patties with Swiss cheese and ham sealed inside lean ground beef. Ice water in the meat keeps the burgers juicy while the cheese melts into a gooey center.

Grami's meatloaf: Italian-leaning meatloaf with ground beef, cottage cheese, rolled oats, oregano, basil, and parmesan crust. A lighter, juicier take on the Sunday dinner staple.