What can you make with a pound (or two) of ground beef or ground chuck? These delicious dinner recipes, that’s what! We love dinner ideas that stretch ground beef and save money. From burgers to casseroles to burritos, ground beef is versatile and can be used in so many ways. Not only are these dinner recipes easy, but they are also sure to please the whole family. While meat prices aren’t what they once were, these dinner recipes will help stretch that ground beef you picked up from the store.
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
“This recipe is so easy to make, and adding the green peppers, carrots, onions, and spices gives it that extra boost.” – Betty
Southern Goulash
“It’s a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef.” – Jeanette
Sea’s Salisbury Steak
“This is my favorite recipe for Salisbury steak. It’s very easy and gets rave reviews! You can simmer this for awhile. The longer you do, the thicker, darker and more flavorful the gravy becomes. This recipe makes extra gravy for mashed potatoes.” – Sea
Robin’s Enchilada Pie
“This enchilada pie is a family favorite that was modified from a recipe given to my mother by a coworker over forty years ago. It is actually laid out much like lasagna, so it’s a lot less work than traditional enchiladas.” – Robin
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
“This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is hearty and an easy meal full of flavor. It is loaded with meat, vegetables, and pasta.” – Debbie
Best Ever Hamburgers
“My husband says I make the best hamburgers he ever ate, and there is one trick to make them that good.” – Pat
Stuffed Pepper Soup
“Yummy! Tastes like stuffed green peppers. It is easy to make, hearty, and filling.” – Gail
Cabbage Roll Casserole
“Cabbage Roll Casserole is an easy family favorite. It combines all the delicious flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls with a lot less time and effort. This delectable casserole makes eight healthy servings and the leftovers heat perfectly in the microwave.” – Beth
My Favorite Lasagna
“I love this lasagna. So yummy, the flavor literally explodes in your mouth!” – Jess
Momma Linda’s Enchiladas
“This was the first dish my mom-in-law shared with me. It’s popular in our family, especially for company!” – Marsha
Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
“This recipe was a staple growing up in a family of eight, six of whom were male! To this day, it is the most requested and desired meal when the family is all together. – Brandi
“World Famous” Slow Cooker Meatballs
“So they’re not really famous, but they SHOULD BE.” – Lindsay
Cheesy Taco Skillet
“I have been making this for my family for a long time. We love it! It really stretches the food budget without giving up on flavor or having small servings!” – Chrissy
Crock Pot Baked Ziti
“Threw this together the other night for dinner. It was really good! Leftovers were even better. It filled my 6 qt Crock Pot, so it makes a bunch!” – Amanda
8 Cans Taco Soup
“This is a quick ‘n easy soup to put together. My husband and I especially enjoyed this soup the next day, as the seasonings seem to meld together in the soup a bit more. We also enjoyed the soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches.” – Cindi Marie
Chili Mac and Cheese
“The perfect combination of beef chili with decadently creamy mac and cheese (aka macaroni) in one irresistible dish that is super easy to make!” – Kevin