The 71 Best Ground Beef Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

A new take on an old classic.

Way more exciting than your typical turkey sandwich for lunch.

Is it game day yet?

Make a huge batch, then freeze it and save it for a rainy day.

Best of all, there’s only one dish to do.

It’s ground chuck at its classiest.

Hmm, should we cook chili tonight or pasta? Ehh, let’s cook both.

Takeout, shmakeout.

We never thought we’d say this, but let’s skip pizza night and try this instead.

Forget lasagna noodles. In this dish, we layer ravioli (meat, cheese, mushroom--whatever kind you're feeling) for the most epic baked pasta dish ever. Trust us, this ravioli lasagna recipe will be your new dinner go-to.

Who’s ready for a fiesta?

Freeze a batch for up to three months.

Taco shells? Yawn.

We’ve never turned down a meal made in a skillet.

Cream cheese and pasta, together at last.

Serve 'em on rice, noodles or veggies.

Guys, this lazy cook's one-pan spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a total game changer. The next time you want to get dinner on the table with ease—and not deal with a million dirty dishes--we've got you covered.

Why eat plain, old fries when you could whip up these babies?

Fact: Everything’s better when you wrap it in bacon.

Grab some extra napkins.

Whip up this deliciousness in half an hour.

Eat 'em for dinner, then save a few for sandwiches tomorrow.

Most amazing idea ever.

We just found our signature winter dish.

Ooey, gooey and ready in 30 minutes.

Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?

Use pre-made pizza dough and it’ll be ready in half an hour.

Seconds are mandatory.

It sounds weird, but trust us. It works.

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Hint: Try dipping it in tomato soup.

It’s so satisfying, you’ll barely notice you got a full serving of veggies.

Bookmark this one for a cold winter night.

Your guests will be so impressed.

Equal parts sweet and savory.

Proof that everything’s better with a little guac.

Sorry, pad Thai. We’re officially over you.

This creamy, spicy soup is surprisingly dairy-free thanks to coconut cream. (Bonus, it's Whole30 compliant.)

Taco Tuesday called, and it wants a diet-friendly upgrade. The lettuce wraps are—dare we say?—tastier than any store-bought tortillas.

With very little effort, you can have a flavor-packed and diet-friendly dinner on the table. (We're talking 25 minutes, friends.) Store-bought kimchi is clever like that.

They’re filling, nutritious and easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. Just don’t skip the avocado and pico de gallo toppings; they’re the cherry on top.

Meatloaf for breakfast is totally a thing, and it’s surprisingly easy to whip up. Prep everything the night before so you can wake up and barely lift a finger while you sip your morning coffee.

Not complaining about the level of cheese here.

No sad desk salad for you—not with all those glorious toppings. We promise you won’t even miss the mushy hamburger bun.

Beefaroni gets an adult upgrade with the super-simple Bolognese-like recipe that takes about ten minutes with your pressure cooker. Cue up Netflix because this dish will give all sorts of cuddle weeknight in feels. 

Come to mama.

This delicious chili has no beans which makes it Whole30 compliant. It's still packed full of hearty flavors though, so we promise you won’t miss them. 

We’re suckers for a lettuce wrap, and even more so for a freezer-friendly dinner. Make a double batch so you can have a quick meal ready in a pinch.

This combo is surprisingly delicious.

Delicious Italian feast, anyone?

Eat your heart out, Chipotle.

We’d happily enjoy this 25-minute, five-ingredient dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s that satisfying. Eat your heart out, scrambled eggs.

They’re keto, Paleo, Whole30 and best served over a bed of low-carb zoodles. Make a bunch and stash them in the freezer for whenever you have a craving.

We like ours loaded with sour cream and cheese.

Now that’s a salad.

Not only is it a one-pot meal that makes excellent leftovers; it’s also the best way to sneak in some extra veggies.

All the carne.

Spaghetti and meatballs? Yawn. It’s time to give your weekly dinner staple a much-needed makeover. Enter hearty polenta and meatballs, a classy twist on an old favorite. Best of all, it costs only $15 to whip up four servings. 

Our favorite kind of fiesta is one that requires no dishes.

Presenting keto guacamole burger bites: bacon-wrapped mini meatballs topped with plenty of avocado. We’re not on the keto diet (confession), but we’ll still have three.

Ready in less than 30 minutes.

Where we’re going, we don’t need tortillas.

Half Baked Harvest blogger Tieghan Gerard knows a thing or two about photo-worthy, mouthwatering dinners. This tasty dish can be made with lamb or pork and it's ready in 30-minutes of less, which means it's quick enough for busy weeknights.

Grain-free, nacho heaven. Bonus: they're gluten-free and keto approved.

The kids will devour these.

It’s a classic for a reason, and now it’s on your diet. Instead of bread crumbs, this meatloaf uses coconut flour as a low-carb binder (so it won’t completely fall apart when you cut yourself a slice).

Almost no dishes? Sounds like music to our ears.

They’re as good as your go-to takeout spot, but so much healthier. The chopsticks are optional, but highly encouraged.

You love lasagna. You love soup. So for dinner tonight, why the heck not try a fun mash-up of the two greatest meals on earth? Just don’t skimp on the cheese.

Shepherd's pie as a concept is pretty awesome: beef stew baked with a layer of mashed potatoes on top. Our version not only tastes rich and flavorful (thanks to Guinness in the stew) but it looks pretty darn great, too. It's worthy of being served at casual family meals and weekend dinner parties alike.

It freezes well, too.