Looking for some quick and easy dinner ideas for hectic weeknights? Look no further! I’ve rounded up 20 delicious ways to cook with ground beef that your whole family will love – even a recipe for dogs. From classic comfort foods like spaghetti and meat sauce to creative twists on tacos, these recipes are sure to become go-to staples in your weekly meal rotation.
Put away the takeout menus and say goodbye to bland, boring dinners – these Weeknight Winners are here to kick your weeknight cooking up a notch!
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
This is the dinner I make when I want something creamy and hearty on the table fast.
Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is loaded with savory beef flavor in a mushroom and onion sauce that’s super creamy and delicious. With the ease of ground beef and egg noodles that cook quickly, you’ve got a hearty meal in half the time.
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Smash Burgers Tacos with Big Mac Sauce
This is the dinner I make when I want to spice up burger night with something different.
Smash Burger Tacos
Spice up burger night with these super fun Smash Burger Tacos. It’s basically just a cheeseburger, but you eat it like a taco. Taco burgers cook really fast, and you get to load them up with extra toppings.
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Taco Pizza
This is the dinner I make when I want to change things up on taco night.
Taco Pizza
This easy Taco Pizza recipe is loaded with big flavors from taco meat, taco sauce, and fresh vegetables. It is a delicious dinner that will help you change things up on taco night and will please even the pickiest of eaters.
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Korean Beef Rice Bowls
This is the dinner I make when I want big flavor on the table in 30 minutes.
Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls are ready in 30 minutes, and who wouldn’t want this for dinner? It’s full of spicy, umami flavor, but tone down the heat and kids will devour it.
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Quick and Easy Chili
This is the dinner I make when I want something warm and comforting without a long simmer.
Quick and Easy Chili
Make a hearty and comforting meal in no time with this Quick and Easy Chili recipe. With minimal ingredients and effort, you’ll be able to enjoy a warm bowl of chili that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.
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Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
This is the dinner I make when I want the sauce to simmer all day while I do something else.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce in the crockpot is such a great dinner that is so easy to prepare. The delicious Italian flavors mingle all day long, giving the sauce such a wonderful flavor.
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Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This is the dinner I make when I want a quick stir fry using ingredients I already have on hand.
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe is an easy and delicious dinner that the whole family will love. It’s made with simple, accessible ingredients that come together for an easy weeknight dinner: juicy ground beef and tender veggies all smothered in a savory sauce.
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Cheesy Spaghetti
This is the dinner I make when I want a cheesy twist on regular spaghetti night.
Cheesy Spaghetti
Cheesy Spaghetti is a great twist on your regular spaghetti dinner: a classic pasta dinner smothered in cheese. If you love cheese, this will become one of your favorite dinner recipes.
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Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy
This is the dinner I make when I want something cozy for a chilly night.
Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy
Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy is a cozy and comforting supper. These easy hamburger steaks are simmered in a rich mushroom gravy that lures everybody to the table.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
This is the dinner I make when I want stuffed pepper flavor without actually stuffing peppers.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
This vibrant, flavorful soup is brimming with juicy peppers, savory ground beef, and hearty rice. It’s got all the great flavors of a stuffed pepper without the work of actually stuffing peppers.
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Ground Beef Fajitas
This is the dinner I make when I want something sizzling on the table in 30 minutes.
Ground Beef Fajitas
Looking for a quick, easy, and satisfying dinner idea? Try these sizzling Ground Beef Fajitas, from stovetop to table in just 30 minutes.
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Taco Dip
This is the dip I make when I want something warm and cheesy for game day.
Taco Dip
This creamy Taco Dip layers beef, beans, cheese, and all your favorite taco flavors for a crowd-pleasing game day appetizer or potluck recipe. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy taco dip comes together in under 30 minutes for a warm and gooey bottom layer topped with fresh, cool fixings.
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BBQ Ranch Hamburgers
This is the burger I make when I want to impress everyone at the next backyard BBQ.
BBQ Ranch Hamburgers
Are you looking for a simple, crave-worthy recipe to impress your friends and family at your next BBQ? Look no further than these BBQ Ranch Hamburgers. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these burgers are sure to be a hit.
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Bierock Recipe
This is the dinner I make when I want a handheld sandwich the whole family can grab and go.
Bierock Recipe
This easy Bierock Recipe features handheld pocket sandwiches filled with seasoned beef, tender cabbage, and melty cheddar cheese.
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Taco Salad
This is the dinner I make when I don’t have a lot of time but still want something filling.
Taco Salad
Looking for a delicious dinner for your family? How about you make this Taco Salad? It is a great recipe that you can serve up pretty quickly, perfect for when you don’t have a lot of time.
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Patty Melts
This is the sandwich I make when I want a diner classic at home.
Patty Melts
Patty Melts are the ultimate hot sandwich, with juicy smashed burgers layered with melty cheese and caramelized onions, all grilled up in crisp sourdough bread.
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Beefy Taco Mac and Cheese
This is the dinner I make when I want mac and cheese and taco night in the same skillet.
Taco Mac and Cheese
This Beefy Taco Mac and Cheese recipe is a delicious comfort dish in a skillet that will make the whole family happy. Combining classic mac and cheese with savory taco flavors makes for a great dinner.
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Puerto Rican Picadillo
This is the dinner I make when I want a classic Latin dish that comes together fast.
Puerto Rican Picadillo
Puerto Rican Picadillo, a classic Latin ground meat dish, is a fantastic option for a weeknight meal. It features ground beef simmered with veggies and spices and is made in just 30 minutes.
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Beef Goulash
This is the dinner I make when I want a recipe that’s been in the family for years.
Beef Goulash
This Beef Goulash recipe comes from my mom, who made it for our family for years. It’s a great recipe that makes a quick and simple dinner.
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Instant Pot Homemade Dog Food
And one for the dogs: this is the recipe I make when I want to spoil our pup with something homemade.
Instant Pot Homemade Dog Food
Homemade Dog Food is a great way to spoil your dog and feel good about doing it. Made in an Instant Pot, this Instant Pot Dog Food Recipe is a quick, cheap, and easy way to feed your dog a nutritious meal that they will think is a treat.
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