The 16 Ground Beef Recipes Our Readers Saved the Most in 2025

Dive into these recipes and discover new favorites.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 06, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Onepot ground beef and cabbage dish being cooked in a green Dutch oven with a wooden spoon

Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

Curious to see what everyone else is saving to MyRecipes—our free tool for saving and organizing your favorite recipes? Here’s a peek at our readers’ most-saved ground beef recipes of 2025 so far. And let me tell you, they do not disappoint!

Hearty, comforting, quick, and easy are just a few ways to describe this collection of ground beef recipes—it’s clear why they were saved so many times. We have classic casseroles like Beef Enchilada and Beef and Penne Pasta Bake, and easy takes on nostalgic dishes like One-Pot Ground Beef and Cabbage, and Salisbury Ground Beef. Three different styles of chili all equally delicious with different cooking methods to choose from: stove top, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Let’s not forget about the tacos, both baked and crispy! There’s truly something for everyone, so what are you waiting for? Dive into these recipes and discover new favorites to add to your MyRecipes collection.

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  • Beef Enchilada Casserole

    Plate with a Slice of Beef Enchilada Casserole Topped with Sour Cream, Cilantro, Jalapeno, and Sliced Avocado, Surrounded by a Half Cut Avocado, a Bowl with Side Salad, a Table Cloth, and a Casserole Dish with More

    Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz

    “Definitely a five-star…tried it last night, and it was a big hit. I used the beef stock instead of water, and it added a deeper beef flavor. I may use that in some of my other dishes that use ground beef.” —Pam H, Reader.

  • Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Ground beef and broccoli stir fry over rice in a bowl at a table setting with a glass of water, a bowl of sliced scallions, and a bowl of sesame seeds

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “OMG this is DELICIOUS !!!! As a lover of beef and broccoli, this recipe is SO easy to prepare. I did, as others suggested, make extra sauce and was glad I did. Just yummy over the Jasmine rice. The green onions and toasted sesame seeds topped it off perfectly!!! Will absolutely be making this again and again!!!” —WS, Reader

  • One-Pot Ground Beef and Cabbage

    Onepot ground beef and cabbage dish being cooked in a green Dutch oven with a wooden spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    “Serving the dish over white rice completes the cabbage-roll picture, but you can also serve it over mashed potatoes or with bread if rice isn’t a prerequisite for you to have a good time.” —Megan Scott, former Senior Editor

  • Salisbury Ground Beef

    salisbury ground beef with a side of green beans on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “I used reconstituted dried wild mushrooms, and this became next-level delicious! Next time, I may add a little sour cream to turn it into a stroganoff.” —Elaine P, Reader

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  • Best Beef Chili

    Beef and beans chili
    Sally Vargas

    “This has become my go-to recipe for chili. The separate spices taste better than any commercial chili powder I have found. I make a half recipe, and it still lasts several days.” —Torrey P, Reader

  • 20-Minute One-Pan Beef and Chickpeas

    close-up of a plate of 20-Minute One-Pan Beef and Chickpeas with rice and greek yogurt

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “The combination of seasonings was fantastic! We don't typically have beef around, so I used some fresh ground lamb. The wife and three boys devoured it! Definitely saving this one!” —Eric, Reader.

  • Ratatouille Ground Beef Skillet

    A skillet containing a cooked dish of diced vegetables and ground beef, garnished with fresh basil

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    “Love that this no-fuss take on ratatouille makes it a full meal! This has for sure made it into my spring and summer weeknight dinner rotation.” —Sarah C, Reader

  • Beef Noodle Casserole

    Beef Noodle Casserole
    Elise Bauer

    “ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! (sorry for yelling LOLOL) I've made this a few times and it is our favorite casserole! I'm stoked that fall is JUST around the corner!” —Nadine M, Reader

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  • Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili

    Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili
    Nick Evans

    “Chili keeps and reheats beautifully. Some argue that chili is actually better on day two or three. It keeps well in the fridge for four to five days, and you can freeze it without worry. Reheat the chili in a pot with a splash of water over low heat.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Chili Mac and Cheese

    Chili Mac and Cheese
    Aaron Hutcherson

    “The chili mixture is mild in terms of the spice level, so heat seekers might want to add some crushed red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.” —Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer

  • Baked Ground Beef Tacos

    Stack of baked tacos on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RD

    “This meal works for fussy eaters because you’re in control of every step. You know your family best, and you choose how to cook the meat and season it. You choose the cheese (or skip it), then let the oven put the finishing touches on everything and leave the garnishing to your lucky diners.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Joe's Special (Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms)

    Joe's Special (Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms)
    Coco Morante

    “Thank you for this recipe. I made it for my Mom—this is one of her favorites. She said it was just like she remembered it from a coffee shop in Northern California.” —Lily M, Reader

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  • Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

    Crispy ground beef tacos on a plate at a table setting with glasses of beer, bowl of diced tomatoes, and a table napkin

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    “Homemade taco shells are so much easier to make than you’d think and don’t require a ton of oil! They’re so crunchy and salty and perfect vehicles for this perfectly spiced ground beef mixture.” —Marianne W, Reader

  • Ground Beef and Penne Pasta Bake

    5-ingredient pasta bake

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

    “This pasta bake comes together with just five easy-to-find, budget-friendly ingredients. Swapping meat for veggies or trying different cheeses lets you customize the dish every time.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Instant Pot Beef Chili

    Pressure Cooker Beef Chili
    Coco Morante

    “Excellent recipe! It's the only one I make. All my family loves it … even though they're not fans of beans. Follow the recipe exactly, make it with corn bread, and you're good to go. I've made this recipe around 10 times, and it's always excellent. It's very forgiving too. You can add extra meat, you can add lamb or sausage or extra beans, and it's always good.” —Kevin W, Reader

  • Easy Beef Kreplach (Purim Dumplings)

    Easy beef kreplach in chicken broth with carrots and celery

    Coco Morante / Simply Recipes

    “Kreplach are a beloved staple of Eastern European Jewish cuisine. Traditional versions are made with braised beef, but we’re using fast-cooking ground beef for this version. I also take the shortcut of using store-bought wonton wrappers instead of making a dough from scratch. Easy peasy!” —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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