These easy, family friendly ground beef dinners are all picky eater approved! From cheesy casseroles to simple skillet meals and kid-approved comfort food ideas, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. This roundup is packed with quick, budget-friendly dinners made with simple ingredients the whole family will actually ask for over and over again!
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People always assume that since I’ve been writing this blog and cooking up new recipes all the time since before my kids were born, that they all have great palates and will eat anything.
Wrong!
I often laugh, because yes – even my kids are picky eaters.
When I am trying to make a dinner the whole family will approve of, I turn to simple, everyday dinners. Nothing fancy, no specialty ingredients.
And ground beef is usually my go-to. Not only is it super versatile, but I almost always have some in the freezer, so it’s great for any night of the week. And with all of these ideas – there is something for everyone!
Sloppy Joe Recipe
This Sloppy Joe recipe only takes a few ingredients and is super easy to make on busy days when you don’t feel like cooking dinner. And they are always a family favorite!
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
Enchiladas without all the work – this Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe is family friendly and done in under 30 minutes!
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Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Hearty and comforting, this Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole has savory beef, vegetables, and gravy topped with cheese and tater tots that are baked to golden brown. This is a fun twist on a classic!
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Chili Mac
A childhood comfort food – you can’t beat a classic Chili Mac! This Chili Mac recipe is filled with ground beef, beans, pasta, and the perfect amount of chili spices.
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Cowboy Spaghetti
A change up from traditional Italian spaghetti and meat sauce, this Cowboy Spaghetti add in bacon and cheddar cheese for an American twist on a classic.
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Taco Pie
This Taco Pie is an easy taco inspired dish with a crescent roll crust and ground beef filling that is topped with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese.
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Penne Pasta Bake Recipe
Pure comfort food, this Penne Pasta Bake recipe has a meaty, creamy sauce and lots and lots of cheese. It is perfect for a busy night, and is perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup
All of the flavors of your favorite cheeseburgers, but in a fantastic slow cooker soup, this Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup is filled with ground beef, lots of veggies all in a creamy, cheesy soup.
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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
These Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles swap out the sliced steak for ground beef for an easy dinner in under 30 minutes. It’s sweet and savory and perfectly saucy. It’s a delicious dinner without all the fuss!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Smoky bacon, juicy beef, and melty cheese all come together in these family-favorite Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas. Served with a creamy, tangy special sauce, these quesadillas are irresistible!
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Taco Casserole
Biscuits are coated in taco sauce then topped with spiced ground beef and lots of cheese in this family friendly Taco Casserole.
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Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Things are getting sloppy with these Big Mac Sloppy Joes! You get all of the flavors of a Big Mac, but in a family friendly, easy to make sloppy Joe. This is a dinner the whole family will love!
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Baked Spaghetti
Comforting and delicious, this Baked Spaghetti is perfect for potlucks or Sunday dinner. Spaghetti noodles are combined with a meaty sauce and lots of cheese and baked to perfection.
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Meatball Sub
This Meatball Sub recipe has homemade beef and pork meatballs that are cooked in marinara sauce and served on toasted buns with cheese. A delicious homemade dinner the whole family loves!
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Sheet Pan Nachos
These crowd favorite Sheet Pan Nachos are perfect for game night, or for an easy 30-minute dinner. They are loaded with all the good stuff- beef, beans, corn – and of course, cheese!
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Ground Beef Tacos
So much tastier than a packet, and almost just as easy, these Ground Beef Tacos are perfect for any taco night! Top with your favorite taco toppings for tacos everyone will beg for.
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Cheesy Mini Meatloaf Recipe
Filled with cheese and topped with a classic glaze, this Cheese Mini Meatloaf Recipe is a hit with both kids and adults. The mini size is perfect for portioning and makes great leftovers!
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Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe
Hearty and filling with just the right amount of spice, this Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe is easy, fast, bold and comforting. The filling can even be made ahead as a big time saver!
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Sloppy Joe Pasta
Comfort food in under 30 minutes! This Sloppy Joe Pasta takes the flavors of a sloppy joe and puts them in a big bowl of comforting pasta. The recipe makes 2 generous servings, but can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd!
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Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet
Take ramen to a new level with this easy, family friendly Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet.
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Taco Mac and Cheese
Two childhood favorites combined into one – this Taco Mac and Cheese hits all the right notes! A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese is combined with taco seasoned ground beef and tomatoes for a Tex-Mex twist.
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Burger Bowls
All of your favorite burger flavors – in a bowl! These Burger Bowls are an easy dinner and perfect way to get your burger fix. Filled with all of your favorite burger ingredients and topped with an easy, homemade special sauce, you’ll want to make these a regular on the menu!
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Taco Skillet
Looking to change up taco night? This Taco Skillet is easily made in one pan and is on the table in 30 minutes. It’s a dinner the whole family will love.
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My Favorite Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
My favorite spaghetti sauce recipe of all time! Hearty and meaty and filled with tons of flavor, this is a spaghetti sauce for any meat sauce lover!
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Crock Pot Chili
This easy Crock Pot Chili recipe only takes about 15 minutes to prep before you slow cook it all day long for the best crock pot chili. Mild enough for the whole family, but still packed with tons of flavor!
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Big Mac Salad
Quick and easy, this Big Mac Salad is big on taste and easy on prep! Lettuce is topped with a spiced ground beef, all the burger toppings you love, and an easy, homemade burger sauce dressing.
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