Simply Delicious Ground Meat Recipes to Try

Having ground meat in your fridge or freezer means you can quickly whip up a meal anytime. Whether you like ground pork, beef, chicken, or something else, there are plenty of delicious ground meat recipes to choose from. Think burgers, shepherd’s pie, meatballs, meatloaf, and stir-fries—these are just a few tasty dishes you can make with ground meat and some basic ingredients!

Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Swedish meatballs in a skillet with pasta and parsley. This is one of the best ground meat recipes.
Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A good Swedish meatball recipe with a creamy gravy means you can avoid the Ikea crowds and make them yourself at home. And you can put these together without a complicated diagram or having two screws left over at the end!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Yummy Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl – 15 Minute Meal

Two bowls of asian stir fry with meat and vegetables.
Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pork egg roll in a bowl is a low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls. This is an easy recipe with ground pork, veggies and other flavours which is sure to satisfy a craving for Asian food. I love this easy one pan meal. If you want something quick and simple for a busy weeknight dinner, consider this 15 minute meal!
Get the Recipe: Yummy Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl – 15 Minute Meal

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

A skillet full of vegetables, meat and cheese.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Turkey pairs with sweet potatoes, garlic, shallot, lime, cheese, and more, for this super-simple turkey skillet dinner. You only need one pan to make it, which also means less washing up for you afterwards. So however you look at it, this yummy low carb meal is a real winner!
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

A plate with a plate of enchiladas on it.
Gluten Free Beef Taquitos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This is the best air fryer recipe for taquitos and you don’t need any hard to get ingredients either. Whether it’s ‘taco Tuesday’ or not, switch things up by making this easy taquito recipe instead of tacos.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap – Tik Tok Recipe

A stack of pitas with tomatoes and lettuce on top.
Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap. Photo credit: xoxoBella

Discover how to fold a tortilla for this special Tik Tok wrap hack. It’s one of the most delicious recipes you can make with ground beef and a tortilla wrap. Use a large flour tortilla if you’re ravenously hungry or smaller tortillas if you prefer. This is a genius way to enclose ground meat, shredded cheese, fresh tomatoes and more in wraps.
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap – Tik Tok Recipe

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Two bowls of mexican macaroni and cheese on a table.
One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This easy taco pasta is wonderful for dinner and it’s one of the best skill pasta dinner ideas I’ve found. Beef, onion and garlic are dominating flavours in this creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets

A delicious meatball sandwich on a plate, topped with sesame seeds.
Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This air fryer version of manwich biscuits seals the tasty beef mixture inside a biscuit for a delicious meal. Manwich biscuits are the readymade sloppy joe sauce and you just need to cook them while these Pillsbury biscuit sloppy joes are homemade. It is just like a hearty hot pocket that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets

Mexican 5 Layer Bean Dip with Ground Beef

A layered bean dip recipes served with chip scoops.
5 Layer Bean Dip. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This taco dip recipe with ground beef boasts a bean layer, beef layer, tequila lime sour cream layer, pico de gallo layer, and cheese layer. This full-flavoured Mexican layered dip pairs perfectly with your favourite corn chips.
Get the Recipe: Mexican 5 Layer Bean Dip with Ground Beef

BBQ Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze

Sliced meatloaf on a wooden cutting board.
BBQ Smoked Meatloaf. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Meatloaf needs no introduction but BBQ smoked meatloaf is something you should know about! Seriously, this is an incredible smoker ground beef recipe you can make on a pellet grill or Traeger. The rich, meaty flavour and garlicky tomato meatloaf glaze will make you think you died and went to heaven.
Get the Recipe: Tasty BBQ Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze

Easy Hamburger Soup

A bowl of soup with meat, vegetables and peas.
Easy Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Easy hamburger soup is loaded with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It can be ready in under 30 minutes and lasts well in the fridge for lunches during the week. Perfect for a chilly day.
Get the Recipe: Easy Hamburger Soup

Sausage And Bean Soup

A bowl of chili with meat and beans.
Sausage And Bean Soup. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Craving soup to warm your bones this winter? Try this easy sausage and bean soup for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s full of protein, spices, and vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Sausage And Bean Soup

Indonesian Beef And Quinoa Bowl

A bowl of asian meatballs with carrots and cucumbers.
Indonesian Beef And Quinoa Bowl. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Indonesian beef and quinoa bowl will warm you up right away. The beef is simmered in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon so it’s full of flavor. Top it with all your favorite toppings to get a healthy protein bowl that’s perfect for meal prep
Get the Recipe: Indonesian Beef And Quinoa Bowl

Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili

Chili with quinoa in an orange pot.
Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy skinny quinoa chili will become a quick weeknight favorite. It’s easy to throw together and packed with nutrition. Make a big batch and eat it for lunch all week.
Get the Recipe: Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili

Ground Beef And Cabbage Skillet

A bowl of beef and vegetable stir fry with chopsticks.
Ground Beef And Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef and cabbage makes an easy skillet dinner loosely inspired by an Asian stir fry. With tons of texture, aromatic spices and a light savory sauce, this 30-minute meal is a weeknight winner.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef And Cabbage Skillet

Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet

A bowl of meat and sweet potato casserole.
Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This southwestern inspired ground beef and sweet potato skillet is an easy one-pan meal everyone will love. This recipe works great for meal-prepping, the leftovers are delicious!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Pork Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

A bowl of rice with meat and greens.
Ground Pork Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This EASY ground pork stir fry is topped with a savory peanut sauce AND it’s on the dinner table in just 20 minutes. Not only is it delicious, but this healthy pork stir fry has a secret veggie that’s hard to detect AND it’s a one-bowl meal that’s loaded with protein, flavor, veggies, and grains. Serve it family style and it’s a great meal for the whole family.
Get the Recipe: Ground Pork Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Best Ground Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

A bowl of beef, broccoli and rice with chopsticks.
Best Ground Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Are you looking for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love? (Possibly even the veggies!) And this ground beef and broccoli recipe is a great way to check both of those boxes. This easy beef and broccoli stir fry comes together in just 20 minutes by utilizing some quick kitchen shortcuts to help you out at the 5pm crazy hour.
Get the Recipe: Best Ground Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

A bowl of mexican tacos with sour cream and salsa.
Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This ground turkey taco skillet has so much going for it! It’s incredibly tasty – we’ve got classic taco flavors, a healthy dose of cheese, and even a few veggies thrown in there, plus it’s ready in just 15 minutes, making this easy taco skillet dinner a great weeknight dinner option.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

Ground Chicken Tacos

Meat tacos on a white plate.
Ground Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Learn how to make ground chicken tacos with your own homemade taco seasoning blend! This ground chicken taco recipe comes together quickly and is made with pantry staples that you probably already have on hand. The meat is cooked with onions, garlic and red pepper and seasoned with pantry-staple spices.
Get the Recipe: Ground Chicken Tacos

Big Mac Salad

A white bowl with a salad in it.
Big Mac Salad. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Dive into this irresistible Big Mac salad that puts a fun twist on a classic fast-food favorite right at your own home. This hearty recipe features ground beef, crisp lettuce, melty cheese, and a copycat Big Mac sauce, bringing you all the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun!
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Salad

Lasagna Roll Ups

A fork is being used to pick up a piece of lasagna.
Lasagna Roll Ups. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Lasagna roll-ups are a fun, creative, and delicious twist on traditional lasagna. A lasagna noodle is rolled around a mouth-watering cheese and meat sauce filling.
Get the Recipe: Lasagna Roll-Ups

Tik Tok Spaghetti

A fork is being used to eat spaghetti.
Tik Tok Spaghetti. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Welcome to the easiest version of the viral Tiktok spaghetti pasta recipe. It’s the ultimate comfort food – spaghetti, meat, and cheese – transformed into a viral sensation.
Get the Recipe: Tik Tok Spaghetti

Dirty Rice with Sausage

A spoonful of rice and sausage in a white bowl.
Dirty Rice with Sausage. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Dirty rice with sausage is a one-pot wonder that’ll satisfy even the hungriest of crowds. Ground beef, sausage, and a touch of Cajun seasoning come together in one pot for an easy, flavor-packed meal!
Get the Recipe: Dirty Rice with Sausage

Beef Chili Recipe

A spoon is being held up to a bowl of chili.
Beef Chili Recipe. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This beef chili recipe is an all-time favorite dish that’s not only easy to make but also won’t break the budget. This flavorful recipe is fantastic on its own with all of your favorite chili toppings or also on nachos and of course chili cheese hot dogs.
Get the Recipe: Beef Chili Recipe

Chicken Keema Curry: Ground Chicken Curry

A bowl of mashed potatoes and chicken in a white bowl.
Chicken Keema Curry: Ground Chicken Curry. Photo credit: So Yummy Recipes.

A quick and easy one-skillet meal with sautéed brussels sprouts as the star! Sausage, apples, pecans, and sweet potatoes are combined with brussels sprouts for a 30-minute dinner recipe perfect for a fall-time meal or any holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Keema Curry: Ground Chicken Curry

Easy Recipe Of Lamb Kofta Curry Pakistani Style

A bowl of meatballs in a sauce on a wooden table.
Easy Recipe Of Lamb Kofta Curry Pakistani Style. Photo credit: So Yummy Recipes.

Lamb kofta curry is simply delicious to have with naan bread, roti/chapati, pita bread or flatbread. It’s tasty to eat it with rice too. And you feel adventurous, you can enjoy this meatballs curry with spaghetti.
Get the Recipe: Easy Recipe Of Lamb Kofta Curry Pakistani Style

Dry-Fried Long Beans And Minced Pork With Olive Vegetables

A bowl filled with green beans and meat.
Dry-Fried Long Beans And Minced Pork With Olive Vegetables. Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

A simple and easy-to-make Chinese stir-fried long beans with minced pork and Chinese olive vegetables. Flavorful, quick, and goes great mixed with rice for a quick meal.
Get the Recipe: Dry-Fried Long Beans And Minced Pork With Olive Vegetables

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs in a white dish with a fork.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Meatballs and spaghetti is always a great idea. With only a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious meal in no time. And with an Instant Pot, you can prepare this spaghetti and meatballs recipe in less than an hour. Reduced cooking time and fewer dishes to clean mean more time to enjoy this delicious all-time favorite with your loved ones.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Sausage, Apples, & Pecans

Brussels sprouts, apples and pecans on a plate.
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Sausage, Apples, & Pecans. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

A quick and easy one-skillet meal with sautéed Brussels sprouts as the star! Sausage, apples, pecans, and sweet potatoes are combined with brussels sprouts for a 30-minute dinner recipe perfect for a fall-time meal or any holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Sausage, Apples, & Pecans

One Pot Chili

A bowl of chili with vegetables and avocado on a wooden table.
One Pot Chili. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This easy one pot chili is perfect for fall, winter, and watching the big game with friends and family! Make it the day before, serve it up at your tailgater, or let it simmer on the stove while you watch the game at home! Make it vegan or con carne!
Get the Recipe: One Pot Chili

Simple Beef Ramen Bowl

A bowl with noodles, vegetables and an egg.
Simple Beef Ramen Bowl. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

Sautéed vegetables, savory ground beef, and a fried egg are served over rice ramen, and mixed together creating a gloriously tasty gluten-free ramen bowl! Make this meal in just 25 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Simple Beef Ramen Bowl

Taco Pinwheels

Taco Pinwheels.
Taco Pinwheels. Photo credit: Love from the Oven.

Taco Pinwheels are the perfect party food for your next celebration! These delicious puff pastries are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Get the Recipe: Taco Pinwheels

Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs

A casserole dish filled with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs. Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there’s nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour.
Get the Recipe: Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs

Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe

Meatballs and pasta in a muffin tin.
Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This easy Italian meatballs recipe is made with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, cheese, breadcrumbs, and the perfect blend of seasonings that will have your whole family asking for more.
Get the Recipe: Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe

Taco Spaghetti (Easy One Pot Recipe)

A spoon being lifted out of a pot of spaghetti and meatballs.
Taco Spaghetti (Easy One Pot Recipe). Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Taco spaghetti is a fun and delicious twist on a classic family recipe. Made with ground beef, diced tomatoes and chilies, taco seasoning, 3 blends of cheeses, and more. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will devour.
Get the Recipe: Taco Spaghetti (Easy One Pot Recipe)

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