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50 Easy Ground Beef Casseroles for a Hearty Family Dinner

Ground beef + casserole = comforting weeknight meal! 🙌

Headshot of Kara ZaubermanBy Kara Zauberman
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Caitlin Bensel

Coming up with new family dinner ideas is like a job in itself, but that's why we're here to bring you fun ideas for every night of the week. And one of our favorite categories of weeknight dinners is casserole recipes! But we're not just talking about any ol' casserole! This list is full of ground beef casseroles that are hearty, comforting, and easy to make. Not to mention, ground beef recipes are easy on the budget, too! So, grab your baking dish and get ready for recipes, like Ree Drummond's lasagna, cheeseburger casserole, classic moussaka, and beef taco casserole.

When we think of ground beef casserole recipes, the first thing that comes to mind is comfort food. For instance, there's the warm and cozy sour cream noodle bake and the cowboy casserole that's loaded with tater tots. Plus, a casserole inspired by sloppy joes—yep, the meatiest sandwich of them all! And don't even get us started on the homemade version of hamburger helper—it's rich, hearty, and surprisingly easy. In fact, this 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Heck, there's even a few healthy ground beef recipes like stuffed cabbage casserole in here if you'd prefer something a little on the lighter side. Looking for other easy dinner ideas? Read on to find our favorite ground beef casserole dishes!

1

Cheeseburger Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

Seasoned beef and gooey mac and cheese join forces in this crowd-pleasing dish. There's even a crispy panko breadcrumb and sesame seed topping for a subtle nod to a burger bun.

Get the Cheeseburger Casserole recipe.

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2

Eggplant Lasagna

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Caitlin Bensel

Yes, eggplant is the star ingredient in this healthy twist on lasagna. But ground beef in the meat sauce is what makes the dish hearty and filling.

Get the Eggplant Lasagna recipe.

3

Pizza Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

In place of half the sausage, add equal parts ground beef for meaty sauce that's similar to lasagna. Then, pick your favorite pizza toppings, like olives, banana peppers, or pepperoni for even more meaty flavor.

Get the Pizza Casserole recipe.

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4

Pull-Apart Patty Melt Sliders

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David Malosh

No need to make actual patties for this twist on patty melt sliders! The ground beef, caramelized onions, and cheese are piled onto mini buns, then baked in a casserole dish until melty and golden.

Get Ree's Pull-Apart Patty Melt Sliders recipe.

5

Moussaka

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Caitlin Bensel

This classic Greek dish starts with roasted eggplant and potatoes, then layers on a hearty ground beef filling, and a fluffy topping of bechamel sauce.

Get the Moussaka recipe.

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6

Baked Ravioli

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Will Dickey

The meat sauce in this recipe calls for ground beef to give it flavor and heartiness. Look for beef with 10% to 15% fat for just the right ratio.

Get the Baked Ravioli recipe.

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7

Taco Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

Taco night just got a whole lot easier with this casserole dish that feeds a crowd! It's even topped with your favorite taco garnishes, like avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Get the Taco Casserole recipe.

8

Cheseeburger Pie

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Caitlin Bensel

Your family will get a kick out of this fun new way to serve cheeseburgers! It looks like a slice of pie, but it's savory, meaty, and cheesy.

Get the Cheeseburger Pie recipe.

9

Beef Enchiladas

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Caitlin Bensel

There are so many different takes on enchiladas, but this ground beef version is a classic for a reason. It's inspired by Ree's own family recipe.

Get the Beef Enchiladas recipe.

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10

Cowboy Casserole

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Hector Sanchez

You don't have to live on a cattle ranch to love this cowboy-inspired recipe. It's great for any family who likes ground beef, cheese, bacon, and tater tots.

Get the Cowboy Casserole recipe.

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11

Tamale Pie

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Ralph Smith

This Tex-Mex favorite combines ground beef, chorizo, peppers, and beans with a fluffy corn muffin. It's ready in under an hour!

Get Ree's Tamale Pie recipe.

12

Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

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Will Dickey

For this family dinner, each stuffed cabbage roll is lined up in a casserole pan and topped with a sweet and sour tomato sauce. Once it's baked, simply serve with mashed potatoes for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Get the Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe.

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13

Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Hector Sanchez

Adding everything bagel seasoning to the slider rolls in this nostalgic casserole dish gives it an updated twist, but you could also sesame seeds for a more classic flavor.

Get the Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe.

14

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Will Dickey

Who doesn't love this childhood classic? Hamburger Helper in a box can be made in your kitchen with ground beef, slices of bacon, dried seasonings, canned tomato sauce, and broth—all in one pot!

Get the Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe.

15

Beef Enchilada Casserole

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Ralph Smith

Beef, rice, enchilada sauce, and all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings layered into one comforting casserole dish—it doesn't get much better than that!

Get Ree's Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe.

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16

Best Lasagna Ever

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Ralph Smith

Ree's classic lasagna is perfect for meat lovers like her husband Ladd. The sauce is made with a combination of both ground beef and ground sausage. Anyone else's stomachs rumbling?

Get Ree's Best Lasagna Ever recipe.

17

Shepherd's Pie

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Ralph Smith

This make-ahead dish is the perfect freezer-friendly dinner. Warm it up on a cold night or whenever you're short on time.

Get the Shepherd's Pie recipe.

18

Cheesy Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Casserole

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Brenda Score/The Pioneer Woman

Try a new twist on taco night with this flavorful taco casserole. There's even a layer of tortilla chips in the center for that yummy corn flavor.

Get the Cheesy Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Casserole recipe.

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19

Baked Ziti

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Ralph Smith

We love the gooey, saucy deliciousness of this classic baked pasta. Serve it with a side salad for an easy Italian dinner.

Get Ree's Baked Ziti recipe.

20

Lasagna Roll-Ups

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Ralph Smith

This is a great weeknight dinner, mostly because it's so fun! You get all the classic flavors of lasagna, but in individual roll-ups instead.

Get Ree's Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe.

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