Can you use some new ground beef recipes? I’m all about teaching the world to cook from scratch. I dream about raising a cow, but that won’t happen. So, I buy grass-fed ground beef when I can. It may seem odd, but the meat tastes better when it’s organic and grass-fed, to me anyway. You know it tastes like quality beef when you bite into a hamburger? That’s what I’m talking about. Mark can’t tell the flavor difference on burgers, but I sure can! Casserole Pan, Cast Iron Frying Pan
There seems to be a trend towards beef alternatives, even cheeseburgers with that delicious melty cheese. Not around our house, we love our beef.
Please remember that these are printable recipes that I hope you decide to print for your recipe stash. We may want to cook these ground beef recipes now or after a major disaster or unforeseen emergency. The ingredient items in each recipe should all be in your freezer or pantry.
Ground beef tends to have a bad rap. It’s often viewed as the poor man’s steak, but I love these easy ground beef recipes that can be made on a busy weeknight when time is limited. These also can be easily put together on one of those quiet weeknights when the family is gathered for good food and fun conversation.
Ground Beef Recipes
So that you know, some of these recipes are classics that are at least 40-50 years old. I’ve been making these since Mark and I were married. I grew up with a single mom who taught me to cook from scratch and on a shoestring. I continue to cook that way now that I’m semi-retired. It’s all about saving money on my grocery bill.
Mexican Casserole
Ingredients: ground beef, onions, Chili con carne, chili with beans, Frito’s, black olives, and grated cheese. You can make this recipe at the last minute for dinner or take it to someone who is sick. It’s an easy ground beef casserole; most ingredients are probably in your home “grocery store.” The grated cheese could be cheddar cheese or another of your favorites. You can use a handy skillet to brown the ground beef before you put it in the casserole dish.
Mexican Casserole with Fritos
Course Main CourseCuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Linda Loosli
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 can chili con carne
- 1 can chili with beans
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can sliced black olives
- 1 small bag of Frito’s (original size)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to (350°F) = (176°C) degrees.
- Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, and drain the grease, if any. Set this aside.
- Grease a casserole dish, and place a layer of Frito's at the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of ground beef and onion on top of the Frito's.
- Spread a layer of chili con carne as the third layer.
- The fourth layer is the chili with beans, olives, and grated cheese.
- Finish the casserole with a thin layer of Frito's and grated cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Hamburger Layered Dinner
Ingredients: ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushroom soup.
This recipe could quickly be baked in a Dutch oven if you lose power for an extended time. It’s all about being prepared for the unexpected.
Hamburger Layered Casserole
Course Main CourseCuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Linda Loosli
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2-3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced or cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped or sliced
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to (350°F) = (176°C) degrees.
- Grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole pan.
- Spread the raw hamburger in the bottom of the greased pan.
- Spread the onion, carrots, and potatoes in layers.
- Salt and pepper the top of the casserole.
- Spread the soup over the casserole. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
- Bake at (350°F) = (176°C) degrees for one hour.
Sloppy Joe’s
Ingredients: ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, butter, brown sugar, salt, vinegar, mustard, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bell pepper. For a unique flavor addition try some garlic salt.
Who loves good Sloppy Joes on a pleasant summer night? I sure do! This comfort food is made from scratch and my family loves it.
Sloppy Joe’s by Food Storage Moms
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Linda Loosli
Ingredients
- 8 -ounce can of tomato sauce
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1-1/3 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons barbecue
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in the butter.
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve over hamburger buns.
Taco Salad
Ingredients: ground beef, cheese, lettuce, kidney beans, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, and salad dressing. I love to make this salad in the summer. It’s easy to make at the last minute to serve unexpected guests or take to a family reunion.
Like beef enchiladas, beef burritos, beef tostadas, and other Mexican dinners with beef, our family relishes the Latino approach to meal prep, and ground beef is the base ingredient we all look forward to.
Taco Salad Recipe
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Linda Loosli
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef browned, drained, add one package of taco seasoning
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1-2 cups Grated cheese
- 1-2 heads of chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 can Kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Olives, sliced
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Bottle Catalina/French Type Salad Dressing
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips, slightly crushed into bite-size pieces
- Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges
Instructions
- Grab a frying pan and brown the ground beef with chopped onion.
- Cook until completely done.
- You will need a large mixing bowl to make this salad.
- Start layering the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and beans in the large bowl.
- Scoop the cooked meat mixture over the salad layers.
- Sprinkle this mixture with shredded cheese.
- Pour the Catalina/French Type Dressing over the salad JUST before serving, or serve it on the side.
- Add bite-size broken tortilla chips. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges. Enjoy.
This post lists just a small sample of ground beef based recipes. Check out my archive for a number of other recipes traditionally made from ground beef. They would include things like:
Final Word
I hope you try some of my ground beef recipes soon! Let me know if you make some of them. I would love to hear your thoughts. Please be prepared for the unexpected and keep on prepping. Linda
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