Ground Beef Recipes

Vegetarian rice patties with sauteed vegetables, peanut butter for binding, tamari, and herbs baked until crispy golden on both sides. A versatile plant-based patty that works as a burger or side.

Jamaican beef patties with curried ground beef filling in a flaky turmeric-tinted pastry shell. Baked golden and freezer-friendly. Makes about 30 patties for parties or meal prep.

Piquant meatloaf seasoned with paprika, oregano, thyme, and chili powder, served with a rich mushroom gravy made from butter, cream, and beef stock. A boldly spiced take on a comforting classic.

Beef and corn pie with seasoned ground beef, green peppers, and tomato sauce baked in a cornmeal crust and topped with melted cheddar. A homestyle savory pie for weeknight family dinners.

Beef meatballs braised in Burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and carrots. A one-skillet French-inspired dinner that's ready in 45 minutes.

Thai panang curry meatballs simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste, peanut butter, and fish sauce, topped with fresh basil. A rich, nutty curry ready in 40 minutes.

Beef zucchini casserole: sauteed zucchini and onion layered with seasoned ground beef in a ketchup-spiked sauce, topped with parmesan. A clever garden-glut dinner from one skillet.

A traditional Shepherd's pie recipe that will have you reaching for a second helping at the dinner table.

Texas Bandera chili with ground chuck, tomato sauce, lite beer, and jalapeño pinto beans. Bold chili powder and a long simmer build the kind of deep, beefy stew that gets better the next day.

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.

Easy ground beef stroganoff with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and canned mushrooms over egg noodles. A budget-friendly weeknight comfort meal in 30 minutes.

Almost-a-meal casserole layers seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and Worcestershire under diced potatoes, corn, lima beans, and red peppers, then crowns the whole thing with melted cheddar. A one-dish dinner with pantry-friendly bones.

Baked beef samosas, not fried, with a spiced ground beef filling fragrant with cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in flaky homemade pastry. A lighter take on the Indian classic.

Layered chili mac and cheese with homemade cheddar sauce, seasoned ground beef, and a crunchy cornflake crumb topping. Baked until bubbly and golden, this casserole feeds a family of six.

Beef meatballs in a creamy milk gravy with sherry, thyme, and Worcestershire. A lighter take on Swedish-style meatballs using yogurt as binder. Serve over egg noodles or pasta.

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.