This collection of the easy Ground Beef Recipes with few Ingredients ensures you don’t need a long grocery list to create some of the most incredibly delicious dishes. Each one of these savory beef recipes are uncomplicated and are guaranteed to get rave reviews.
Dinner will be EASY with this Arsenal of few ingredient Ground Beef Recipes!
Ground beef is a staple in almost any kitchen because it can be used to create some of the most delicious and easiest recipes that the whole family enjoys. From appetizers to tasty soups, easy casserole recipes to juicy burger recipes, and more, there are countless delicious meals that put a simple pound of ground beef to good use.
Take a look at some of these delicious ground beef recipes and I think you’ll find that with such a wide variety to choose from, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for and then some!
Why We Love These Easy Beef Recipes with Few Ingredients
This roundup includes so much variety, there’s something for everyone, even for your picky eaters.
The great thing about ground beef recipes is that they’re typically very affordable, easy and cook up quickly.
Each of these quick ground beef recipes only takes a handful of ingredients to make.
1. Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Burgers
These air fryer Juicy Lucy burgers are an upgraded version of the classic cookout favorite – and they really live up to the ‘juicy’ part of their name. Hearty seasoned beef patties are made extra tender and juicy with the addition of a thick and gooey melted cheese center. Once you try these, you won’t want to make your burgers any other way!
Fajita burgers are so delicious, they’re perfect for summertime meals. Get all those amazing flavors in these thick and juicy homemade beef burgers. Put them on soft burger buns, and top with fajita vegetables, salsa verde guacamole, and your favorite burger salad.
Taco Bake with Crescent Rollsrecipe is an easy weeknight meal using store-bought crescent rolls as the crust with a taco and cheese filling. The use of crescent roll dough to carry your favorite toppings adds a soft bread texture with a buttery flavor that’s delicious.
This Mini Meatloaves recipe is quick, easy and basically foolproof. With just a few simple ingredients you can have a hearty, satisfying and delicious dinner on the table in just 35 minutes!
Hearty and comforting, this Easy Chili Recipe is filled with ground beef, beans and the perfect blend of robust seasonings. It’s a one-skillet meal that requires little prep work and can be on the table in under 45 minutes. It's the ultimate comfort food busy weeknight meal the entire family will love.
Homemade Sloppy Joes make the perfect meal that reminds you of dinner when you were a kid. Within just a few minutes, you’ll have perfectly flavored beef that’s sweet and tangy. Add a hamburger bun to eat as a sandwich or serve it open faced. This sloppy joe recipe is perfect for a gathering or any weeknight dinner.
Hamburger casserole makes the perfect comfort food and an easy and quick meal. It uses ground beef, tomatoes, veggies, and comforting egg noodles. Add in some Italian seasoning and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time!
Easy, delicious and perfect for all your taco needs, this mouthwatering 20-minute Ground Beef Taco Meat is made with lean ground beef, tomato sauce, and seasoned with homemade taco seasoning.
Taco lettuce cups with easy homemade taco seasoning, avocado, fresh salsa and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) are a high protein and high fiber 20-minute meal that’s sure to be a family favorite.
If you want to know how to cook frozen ground beef in the Instant Pot, you have come to the right place. All you need is 4 ingredients (juicy ground beef, oil, salt and pepper).It's perfect for Taco Tuesday, spaghetti, of just about any easy dinner recipe.
This classic stuffed pepper recipe is the best! Made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, tender rice, and fresh bell peppers, this yummy recipe is a favorite in my household!
13. Homestyle Ground Beef and Leek Casserole Recipe
A homestyle ground beef and leek casserole recipe incorporating macaroni and loads of cheesy goodness that's a satisfying and delicious complete meal all in one baking dish.
Easy weeknight and budget friendly meals. They are perfect because they take just 20 minutes or less to cook and pack a punch with flavor that will satisfy the whole family.
Smoked Queso is easy and delicious. Three ingredients, beef, cheese, and canned tomatoes and chiles combine for a great flavor. Serve it as a dip for chips, or over rice for an entree, this one is flavorful and simple.
Cheesy, tomatoey, beefy… this easy spiral pasta casserole for the freezer is satisfying and delicious. It's quick to put together and makes two pans – one for dinner and one for the freezer.
Cheesy Skillet Spaghetti is a one-pan meal with minimal prep and easy clean up happening in the same skillet. It's cheesy, full of flavor, and oh…so good. This dish also freezes well and reheats in a jiffy!
Kofta Kebabs are a popular Middle Eastern dish made with beef, veal, lamb or combination and filled with mint, garlic and spices. A simple weeknight meal that is deliciously exotic!
This hearty slow cooker meal is perfect for families! Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is easy to whip up, budget-friendly and great for picky kids.
5 ingredient crockpot chili recipe is the easiest you will ever make. Just dump everything into your slow cooker in the morning and enjoy for dinner! Serve it inside baked potatoes or on top rice.
It only takes 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this ground beef taco recipe. Ground beef tacos are an easy weeknight meal that the entire family loves. Use homemade taco seasoning for the best flavor.
Looking for quick and easy dinner ideas? Look no further than 4-Ingredient Quick & Easy Goulash! It’s simple, easy, family-friendly, budget-friendly comfort food that just seems to be loved by all.
35. Easy Rotel Dip Recipe With Ground Beef And Sausage
With just 6 simple ingredients, this Easy Rotel Dip Recipe with Ground Beef and Sausage is guaranteed to be a hit on game nights or at your next party.
This is my favorite been enchilada recipe. They are so easy to make in the air fryer and you can add anything you want to make it a very special dinner, for the entire family. Today, I give you my favorite, Air Fryer Beef Enchiladas Recipe.
Ground Beef Chow Mein casserole is a popular classic Midwestern hot dish combining ground beef, rice, creamy soup, and seasonings, that is topped with Chow Mein noodles.
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your taco night to a new and healthy level! Nutritious sweet potatoes are filled with your favorite taco toppings and ready in under 20 minutes. The perfect quick and healthy dinner!
With a bit of experimenting and research, we’ve come up with some great tips for making a sous vide hamburger. We’re aiming for juicy, great texture and the medium to medium-rare temperature we like. Nailed it!
44. Big Mac Salad – Keto Cheeseburger Salad Recipe
This Big Mac salad is loaded with hearty ground beef, fresh lettuce, tomato, and an incredible Big Mac sauce that tastes just like the original. In under 20 minutes, make the best gluten-free keto cheeseburger salad that’s nutritious and crazy delicious!
Spinach with Eggs (Ispanakli Yumurta) is a delicious, healthy, and filling one-pot dish you can serve for brunch, lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner. All you need is 20 minutes and a few fresh Mediterranean ingredients to make this simple egg dish.
Alicia is the creator of Balancing Motherhood, where she shares easy, family-friendly recipes designed for busy home cooks. With over 1,000 original recipes and a background in journalism and photography she ensures every dish is simple, approachable, and delicious. She’s built a community of 800,000+ followers who trust her for stress-free, reliable meal ideas.