Wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to this creamy ground beef casserole. The wild rice can be made ahead of time for an easier weeknight dinner.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ground Beef
Ground beef can be purchased with different fat contents. The more fat the more moist the beef will be (but it will also be fattier!). It's best to use the type of grind called for in the recipe (if it is specified). Cook's tip: buy ground beef in bulk and brown one-pound portions of it. The browned beef will freeze wonderfully and is a time saver on busy dinner nights. Just use wherever browned ground beef is called for!
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Hamburger Casserole with Wild Rice
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Make cabbage rolls the easy way! Ground beef is sauteed with onions, garlic, shredded cabbage, tomato soup, and tomato sauce and served on top of cooked rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Armenian Stuffed Peppers
A combination of ground beef and lamb is used in the stuffing for this recipe. Mixed with rice, tomato, onions, and seasonings it makes a delicious filling.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Nacho Beef Dinner
Get ready for a flavor fiesta with this easy nacho beef dinner. It's a no-nonsense mix of beef, rice, and beans, topped with cheese for a bold finish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Beefy Tomato Rice
Ground beef, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, and tomato soup are simmered in a crock pot. Cooked rice is stirred in before serving.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Stuffed Green Peppers With Cheese
A traditional oven-baked version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, canned tomatoes, rice, and Cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Quick Macaroni And Beef Bake
Made with elbow or shell macaroni, garlic powder, onion, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, salt, oregano
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Skillet Fiesta
A simple, hearty dish featuring ground beef, instant rice, and a vibrant mix of veggies. It's a one-pan wonder, perfect for easy midweek dinners and packed with comforting homestyle...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
All The Flavor Without The Work Casserole
A simple casserole made with ground beef, canned pork and beans, and barbecue sauce and topped with biscuits and cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
BBQ Beef And Rice
A one-dish skillet meal made with ground beef, onion, rice and barbecue sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls With Spanish Rice
Forget those active cabbage roll recipes, lazy is the way to go. Slow-cooking cabbage leaves stuffed with spanish rice and ground beef gives you plenty...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potato Dinner
Ground beef and potatoes meet in a creamy mushroom sauce to create a substantial one-pot meal. Packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for serving a family on...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamed Ground Beef Over Mashed Potatoes
Made with cayenne pepper, butter or margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cafeteria Mexican Macaroni Skillet Casserole
A simple but flavorful dish made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hamburger And Rice Combo
This easy dinner is made with browned hamburger, instant rice, and chicken and rice soup and you can throw it together at a moment's notice for a tasty and filling meal.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
All American Macaroni Casserole
A simple pasta casserole made with layers of elbow macaroni, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Stuffed Green Peppers
This recipe for stuffed green peppers uses bread crumbs instead of rice to make the ground beef filling.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefy Rice Skillet
This beefy rice skillet is a one-pan meal that combines ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a cheesy rice mix for a hearty dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Lombardi
A hearty ground beef, tomato, noodle, and three cheese casserole. Ready in less than an hour and can be made ahead of time, for an easy weeknight family dinner.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ranch Beef And Noodle Skillet
Looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner? This one-pan dish combines tender noodles, ground beef, and the zesty kick of ranch dressing mix, all melded together...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bean-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Made with garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, black pepper, white beans, onion, brown rice
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Taco Ring
The taco ring is a delicious and easy way to enjoy all of your favorite taco fixings in one tasty package.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Peppers With Turkey Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, And Mozzarella
These hearty peppers are double-stuffed with both sausage and beef and are loaded up with lots of cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Potato And Beef Skillet
Made with tortilla chips, ground beef, au gratin potatoes, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, water, taco-seasoned Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Parboiling the peppers reduces the cooking time in this recipe containing rice, ground beef, diced tomatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cowboy Dinner
With a savory mix of ground beef, sausage, beans, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, this meal is a filling, tasty tribute to the Wild West, perfect for any hearty dinner at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers are stuffed with a ground beef mixture made with couscous, tomato sauce, and Mediterranean-style seasonings.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bamberger Krautbraten (Bramberger Meat & Cabbage Casserole
Made with cabbage, vegetable oil, onions, pork, ground beef, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Taco Rice
If you're making a batch of rice for tacos, burritos, or salads, you owe it to yourself to jazz it up a bit. This variety is plenty zesty thanks to taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pub Cheese Beefy Mac
Made with red chili flakes, milk, butter, flour, Cheddar cheese with horseradish, Fontina cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh basil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Straw Hats
Made with jalapeno peppers, corn chips, Mexican blend cheese, ground beef, kidney beans, chili beans, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kefta Kebabs
The kefta kebab (also known as kofta kebab) is a Middle Eastern dish that consists of grilled ground meat, typically lamb or beef. Serve with rice or flatbread.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Sauce
A slow cooker version of stuffed peppers made with green bell peppers, ground beef, rice, onion, carrot, and topped with tomato soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Hamburger Carrot Casserole
Made with egg noodles, carrots, ground beef, onion soup mix, water, beef bouillon cubes, parsley flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Moussaka
This eggplant Moussaka makes low-carb a cinch. Baked eggplant is layered with cheese and ground beef and topped with a creamy sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepperoni Stromboli
A stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various meats, cheeses and vegetables. This version is made easy by using frozen bread dough for the turnover dough.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
30 Minute Beef Fajitas
Quick and easy fajitas made with ground beef, bell peppers, and zucchini. Served with a low fat sour cream-mustard sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground beef, bacon, and rice makes a hearty filling for these quick-cooking pressure cooker peppers.
Method: pressure cooker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Western Skillet Rice
This easy skillet meal is made with ground beef, tomatoes, peas, cheese, and brown rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
4 Ingredient Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a classic dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. This recipe uses ground beef and frozen Spanish rice for a simple and delicious...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chili Stuffed Peppers
Made with cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, green bell peppers, ground beef, onion, chili beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Florentine Beef Pinwheel
Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef And Feta Stuffed Peppers
Not your mother's stuffed bell peppers! Couscous is the secret ingredient.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cinnamon Beef Over Couscous
Made with couscous, ground round, ground cinnamon, diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, raisins, cumin, water, ground allspice, pimiento-stuffed olives, almonds
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Eggplant Moussaka
This dish layers ground beef and eggplant, topped with a creamy yogurt mixture, then baked to perfection. The result is a hearty, savory moussaka that pairs perfectly with a...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Barbecue Beef Bake
Barbecue sauce smothered beef is tucked inside an easy, cheesy baking mix crust and baked until bubbly.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Russian Piroshki
Made with salt and pepper, ground beef, frozen bread dough, onions, cabbage
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Crescent Joes
Crescent rolls baked with sloppy Joe filling make a great lunch, appetizer, or late night snack food.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Runza Casserole
Made with biscuits, ground beef, onion, cabbage, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Rice And Beef Casserole
Ready in under an hour, this hearty casserole works just as well for weekday meals or weekends. Made with ground beef, a wild rice blend, cheese, veggies, and sour cream.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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