Grandma’s Finest Ground Beef Dishes: 40 Tasty Recipes

Grandma’s Best Ground Beef Recipes

1. Classic Meatloaf: Combine 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into a loaf and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

2. Sloppy Joes: In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.

3. Cheeseburger Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour into a 9-inch pie plate. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.

4. Stuffed Peppers: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut 4 large bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Fill each pepper half with beef mixture. Place in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.

5. Chili: In a large pot, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Shepherd’s Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a 9-inch pie plate. Top with 3 cups mashed potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes.

7. Spaghetti and Meatballs: In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Shape into 1-inch balls. In a large pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs and cook for 10 minutes. Add 1 (16 oz.) package spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

8. Taco Salad: In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 package (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix. In a large bowl, combine 1 head romaine lettuce, 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, 1 can (15 oz.) corn, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup salsa, and 1/2 cup sour cream. Top with beef mixture and serve.

9. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut 12 large cabbage leaves in half and remove thick center rib. Place 1/4 cup beef mixture in center of each leaf. Roll up and place in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes over rolls. Bake for 40 minutes.

10. Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in 1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer 1/2 of the beef mixture, 1/2 of the lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Bake for 40 minutes.