Make Dinner Easy with These Ground Beef Casseroles (2024)

If you're suffering some of the what's-for-dinner blahs, try spicing it up with a Tex-Mex meal! Tamale pie is one of our favorites.

It cooks largely on its own, and we haven't known leftovers to last longer than a day, max.

Get the recipe for Tamale Pie.

It's also called "Hot Dish" depending on where you live. But whatever you call it, this easy-peasy dinner tastes terrific.

Get the recipe for Tater Tot Casserole.

A little taco seasoning, some corn tortillas, a can of enchilada sauce, cover it with cheese and boom! You've got a powerhouse meal for four (or for two, with leftovers) ready to go.

Get the recipe for Beef Enchiladas.

We like to think of these classic, super-tasty bakes as individually portioned casseroles. Bonus: they're delicious the next day for lunch!

Get the recipe for Beef Taco–Style Stuffed Peppers.

Plan accordingly because you're going to want this classic lasagna! Cook the homemade sauce a day or two in advance, and the rest of the recipe is mostly hands-off. It's well worth the effort, and the results will feed a crowd or keep for easy-to-reheat leftovers.

Get the recipe for Lasagna Bolognese.

Kids picky eaters? Loaded with cheese, pasta, and tender meatballs, this bake guarantees that every plate will be wiped clean.

Get the recipe for Meatball-and-Spinach Baked Ziti.

You had us at "cast-iron pan." Then you had us again at "stout beer."

Get the recipe for Beef and Stout Skillet Pie.

Though this recipe calls for ground turkey, you can simply substitute ground beef, and it's just that much more flavorful.

Get the recipe for Simple Shepherd's Pie.

Lasagna: The original casserole! This one-pan version earns its place at your table by being not only delicious, but easy and, at just 40 minutes from prep to table, pretty fast, too!

Get the recipe for Sausage and Cheese Lasagna.

Fresh flavors and a flaky layered topper will elevate the humble everyday dish. The recipe calls for ground lamb. Just use beef instead!

Get the recipe for Swiss Chard-and-Beef Bake.

These individually portioned pies from chef Wolfgang Puck can be frozen and reheated when you're looking for a simple meal. He calls for lamb; we say use ground beef!

Get the recipe for Shepherd's Pie.

This tortilla casserole is perfect for casual entertaining. Round out the meal with a crisp salad of wild greens, sliced tomatoes, or fresh avocados.

Get the recipe for Tortilla Casserole.

A great way to use up leftovers, Shepherd's Pie is the quintessential comfort food: mashed potatoes, veggies, and ground turkey.

Get the recipe for Shepherd's Pie.

How smart is this? Fry up some ground-beef tacos, then bake them into a delicious casserole!

Get the recipe for Twice Baked Crispy Cheesy Taco Rice Casserole from Half-Baked Harvest.

Ohh, this is pure indulgence. But it's so very good.

Get the recipe for Dorito Casserole from Grandbaby Cakes.

Satisfy even the pickiest of eaters with this beef noodle casserole. What's not to like?

Get the recipe for Beef Noodle Casserole at Dinner at the Zoo.

This smart one-dish meal skips the noodles, while keeping things super tasty.

Get the recipe for Keto Meatball Casserole at Simply LaKita.

Egg noodles, veggies, ground beef, and oodles of cheese, first fried, then baked. What could be better?

Get the recipe for Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole at Whisk It Real Gud.

Don't love beef? Not to worry: You can always sub it out for your preferred protein in this simple, easy meal.

Get the recipe for One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole at Damn Delicious.

The one way to make tater tots better: add classic Tex-Mex flavors and bake them into a casserole.

Get the recipe for Taco Tater Tot Casserole at The Girl Who Ate Everything.