I am always looking for easy dinner recipes that use ground beef. It’s safe to assume that the majority of households have ground beef in their freezers, most of the time. It is a relatively cheap protein that can be used to make so many different recipes. It is also very easy to stretch, and it doesn’t take long to cook. Which I love! These 10 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes are tried and true recipes that I fall back on whenever I am tired and needing to get dinner to my hungry kiddos fast, while sticking to scratch made food.

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It is so easy to gravitate towards convenience foods whenever we are tired or short on time. Having easy recipes like the ones I have collected for this post make it much easier to prepare a scratch made meal for your family. Some of these recipes can be made with leftovers or prepped ahead of time. Both of which save a lot of time. You’ll find one pot recipes to casserole style recipes, all of which are kid approved.

1. Meatballs and Gravy

Who doesn’t love meatballs and brown gravy? This is a different take on the classic “Meatballs and Marinara” that we are all familiar with. It certainly doesn’t disappoint! Savory meatballs smothered in brown gravy with sautéed onions and garlic. Perfect served on top of creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty and comforting meal. Have leftover mashed potatoes? This recipe is perfect for them! This Meatballs and Gravy recipe is make-ahead and freezer friendly.

2. Easy Beef Tostadas

One of my favorite quick meals using leftover refried beans. You can use canned refried beans if you do not have any leftover homemade refried beans. Crispy fried corn tortillas topped with homemade refried beans, seasoned beef and limitless toppings. This dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or lunch. With all of the topping option you are sure to find toppings that everyone will love.

3. Goulash

Goulash is one of the easiest one-pot dishes. Ground beef, veggies and noodles are all combined in the pot to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Then you add in the cheese, which gets all melted and gooey. A family favorite that is super easy to make and perfect for the busiest of nights.

4. Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

This recipe is perfect for using leftover chili, canned chili or can be prepped in advance. Kid approved and super easy to make. This Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is like loaded tater tots, in casserole form!

5. Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

This is probably the #1 ground beef recipe in my house! Everyone loves these delicious enchiladas. The cheese sauce in this recipe is so good! Homemade Enchiladas are super easy to make and take far less time than you think to make them. They are make-ahead and freezer friendly.

6. Easy Beef Stroganoff

Creamy, and full of flavor! This easy beef stroganoff recipe is packed full of mushrooms, onions and ground beef all held together by a creamy sour cream sauce. I love making beef stroganoff because it is super easy to whip up and tastes like it took a lot of work.

7. Meatballs in Marinara

Classic meatballs smothered in a delicious marinara sauce. Meatballs are super easy to put together and take no time at all to cook. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce, canned or homemade over a bed of noodles or even in a crusty roll for a meatball sandwich. This family friend recipe is make-ahead and freezer friendly. Every time I make a batch of meatballs, I double the recipe and freeze the extra for a later meal.

8. Vegetable Beef Soup

My absolute favorite comfort dish! This recipe is a great way to utilize any leftover veggies you have in the refrigerator. Which is one of my favorite ways to use leftovers. If you have picky eaters that don’t usually eat leftovers, this recipe is perfect for disguising the leftovers. Serve it with crackers, rolls, cornbread or by itself. Best past, this soup is make-ahead and freezer friendly!

9. Quick Beef and Broccoli

This Quick Beef and Broccoli is one of my favorite 30-minute meals! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and just as delicious as Beef and Broccoli made with larger cuts of beef. Full of savory beef, broccoli and a delicious sauce, served over rice. When you are craving your favorite Beef and Broccoli dish but short on time, or meat, grab some ground beef and make this delicious recipe!

10. Easy Beef Quesadillas

You cannot go wrong with beef quesadillas! This is probably the easiest and quickest recipe to make in this list of easy ground beef dinner recipes. Which is why it made the list. When you need dinner done fast, this is a great recipe to use. It is easily customizable, and meal prep friendly. Serve it with Spanish Rice and chips with salsa or guacamole for a delicious, quick dinner. Leftovers are perfect for lunches!

Menu planning is one of the most important steps you can make when cooking from scratch. This makes it easier to plan around your busy days whether it is prepping ahead of time or pulling something from the freezer that you have previously prepped. Menu planning helps me keep from falling back on convenience foods. I hope this collection of ground beef recipes helps you, find inspiration to cook from scratch even on the busiest days.

Comment down below and share your favorite easy ground beef recipe!