24 Easy Ground Beef Casserole Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
Million dollar spaghetti most definitely lives up to its name!
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Ground beef is one of those ingredients that always earns a spot on the grocery list. It’s affordable, it cooks up quickly, and it somehow finds its way into all kinds of easy weeknight dinners. But when you turn it into a casserole? That’s when the real magic happens. These ground beef casserole recipes are filling, family-friendly, and full of comfort food flavor. Plus, most of them are make-ahead friendly, which means you can get dinner on the table without scrambling at the last minute.
There are plenty of ground beef classics in the mix, like Ree Drummond’s favorite baked spaghetti, cheesy lasagna, and tamale pie (a Tex-Mex dish that’s a hit every single time). But you’ll also find some fun surprises, like a taco casserole that has all the toppings built right in or a mash-up of sloppy joes and pasta that takes the best of both worlds. Families with picky eaters will love the cheeseburger casserole and cowboy casserole topped with crispy tater tots, while anyone looking for a lighter spin can try eggplant lasagna or stuffed cabbage casserole.
The best part about these easy casserole recipes is how versatile they are. You can swap in different cheeses, toss in extra veggies, or even use ground turkey or chicken if that’s what you have in the freezer. However you make 'em, these ground beef casseroles are so hearty and satisfying, your family will ask for them again and again!
Baked Spaghetti
This casserole is the best of both worlds: the comfort of spaghetti with the ease of a baked pasta. Ground beef and tomato sauce are layered with noodles and cheese, then baked until everything melds together. It's simple and always a hit with families!
Get Ree's Baked Spaghetti recipe.
Hamburger Casserole
Here's a recipe to keep on standby! It has that familiar burger flavor thanks to the ground beef and tomato sauce, but the pasta and fried onion topping make it feel like a real casserole. Best of all, you can assemble it ahead and slide it into the oven when you need a quick dinner.
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
If you love classic stuffed peppers but don't feel like fussing with individual peppers, this casserole is the way to go. It's got all the same cozy flavors (ground beef, peppers, rice, tomatoes, and plenty of cheese), but everything bakes together in one dish.
Get Ree's Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe.
Million Dollar Spaghetti
This dish lives up to its name! Think of it as spaghetti taken to the next level: a rich ground beef sauce, creamy layers of cheese, and pasta that bakes together until golden and bubbly. It feels a little like lasagna but is even easier to throw together on a busy weeknight. You can make it ahead and freeze it, then pull it out whenever you need a hearty, family-friendly dinner.
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Cheeseburger Casserole
This recipe is a family-friendly mash-up of cheeseburgers and mac and cheese. It's a gooey, hearty sensation that'll please even the pickiest eaters!
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Manicotti
If you've never heard of manicotti before, it's basically a stuffed pasta dish. The noodles are filled with cheese, layered with a meaty ground beef sauce, then covered with more melty cheese for good measure.
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Eggplant Lasagna
You won't find any noodles in this healthy-ish lasagna. Don't worry, though—it's still plenty filling thanks to the ground beef sauce, cheese, and thick eggplant slices.
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Pizza Casserole
Here's a fun twist on pizza night! Instead of fussing with pizza dough, try making a hearty noodle casserole with your favorite pizza toppings. And the pizza sauce can easily be made with equal parts ground beef.
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Moussaka
This classic Greek dish is layered with roasted eggplant and potatoes, meat sauce, and a thick bechamel topping. It's perfectly decadent and comforting.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers
This might just be the most colorful ground beef casserole dish around. It also happens to be comforting, cheesy, and tasty.
Get Ree's Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe.
Baked Ravioli
Stock up on frozen ravioli to make this easy pasta recipe any night of the week. It's all layered with a hearty meat sauce and lots of melty cheese.
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Taco Casserole
If you're a fan of beef tacos, you'll love this taco casserole, too! It's a one-dish wonder that's cheesy and spiced. Plus, it's topped with all your favorite taco toppings.
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Cowboy Casserole
This casserole recipe is fit for a cowboy—or any hungry family member. The ground beef filling is hearty and satisfying and the tater tot topping is always a hit.
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Beef Enchiladas
These speedy enchiladas keep things easy by using canned enchilada sauce. It's a simple trick that makes family dinner a breeze.
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Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
Stuffed cabbage is an old-school favorite that never seems to go out of style. That's because the sweet and sour sauce makes it so hard to resist.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Turn the classic messy sandwich into a comforting casserole dish. It still has the slider bun topping, but you'll want to eat it with a fork instead.
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Tamale Pie
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.
Beef Enchilada Casserole
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.
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Best Lasagna Ever
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?
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Shepherd's Pie
This make-ahead dish is the perfect freezer-friendly dinner. Warm it up on a cold night or whenever you're short on time.
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