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Whether you need dinner in a flash or are prepping for a special occasion or gathering, beef dinner ideas will get those wheels turning!
Beef! It’s what’s for dinner
Beef is a perfect protein addition to any meal. It can be ground, added into soups to feed the masses, shredded into Tacos, used in ground beef casserole recipes, or served as patties on buns. There is no shortage of variety in this list of ground beef dinner recipes!
For ground beef tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
Ground beef dishes include simple ingredients and are highlights of anything from taco soup to pasta dishes like lasagna or sloppy joes for the kids! Enjoy these deliciously easy options for you next weeknight dinner.
5 from 23 votes
Loaded Nachos Recipe
This piled-high loaded nachos recipe is the perfect game-day food or appetizer -customize it with your favorite toppings!
This delicious, Homemade Taco Pizza is simple and on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s topped with meat, beans, cheese and more making it flavorful and easy to customize based on all the flavors you love most.
For tonight’s dinner, enjoy a comforting dish. These beef dishes are fabulous favorites!
5 from 21 votes
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
The beef recipes will list what cut of meat to use such as “cubed chuck roast” or strip steak. The recipe may also include alternate cuts that still work well in the recipe.
What Is the Best Ground Beef To Use?
Ground beef is sold according to the percentage of fat that it contains and when making ground beef recipes it may specify which package to use. The following info will help you decide:
25-30% contains the fattiest and is great for dishes that stand alone like burgers or Meatballs. The higher fat content yields a juicy and flavorful dish. This is also the least expensive.
15-20% is great for soups and casseroles, but can also be used for burgers and meatballs. You may be instructed to drain any excess oil after browning the meat.
Less than 10% is the leanest. It isn’t always great for stand-alone recipes because it dries out quickly and can lack taste, but works well to add to larger dishes like casseroles and soups.
How to Brown Ground Beef?
Let the ground beef sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil to a cast-iron skillet, or other heavy-bottomed pan and heat it up over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef.
Use a spatula to break the meat up into pieces and let it cook for about 5 minutes before flipping it. Use the spatula to continue to break the meat into pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Drain excess oil.
Best Ground Beef Tips?
Don’t overcrowd the pan or the beef will steam instead of getting a crispy brown.
Seasonings. Add aromatics, like garlic, along with the oil. Then add the meat.
Freeze. Cook up a few batches and freeze the browned beef in an airtight container for later can help get dinner on the table on busy days.
Add flavor?
Many different seasonings and fresh herbs go well with ground beef. Onion and bell peppers are a class addition. It depends on what flavor profile you want to create.
Italian beef may include parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Beef tacos would include chili powder, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Hamburgers may have a simple Lawry’s seasoning salt or a bit of Worcestershire Sauce.
Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!