17 irresistible ground beef recipes you haven’t tried yet

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Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to ground beef? Think again! These 17 irresistible ground beef recipes are sure to shake up your meal routine.

Closeup of a skillet with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes.
Taco Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get that down-home feel without leaving your house with this Cracker Barrel Meatloaf copycat that’s spot-on delicious. Seasoned to perfection and cooked just right, it’s like Sunday dinner at your favorite roadside restaurant, without the drive.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Baked Manicotti

Baked manicotti in a cast iron skillet.
Baked Manicotti. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Baked Manicotti is the ultimate comfort food. Stuffed with cheese and smothered in a homemade marinara sauce. It’s the ultimate in Italian dinners, warm and oh-so-satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Baked Manicotti

Fajita Burgers

A burger topped with peppers and onions with guacamole.
Fajita Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Combine the sizzle of fajitas and the satisfaction of a burger and you’ve got Fajita Burgers. These beauties are a fiesta of flavor with fajita seasoning mixed right into the beef, and they come to life alongside sizzling veggies.
Get the Recipe: Fajita Burgers

Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce

An Instant Pot recipe for a bowl of pasta with meat and vegetables.
Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Let’s get saucy with Instant Pot Gnocchi, where pillowy potato dumplings meet a hearty meat sauce for a match made in dinner heaven. This one-pot wonder is the answer to your dinner dilemma, delivering a meal in 30 minutes flat.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce

Walking Taco Casserole

Mexican casserole in a glass dish.
Walking Taco Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Take a stroll with Walking Taco Casserole, where every spoonful is a step into delicious flavor. This dish is a layered fiesta of ground beef, cheese, veggies, and, yes, Fritos, because we’re all about that crunch.
Get the Recipe: Walking Taco Casserole

Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chili Mac. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker Chili Mac is what happens when chili and mac & cheese have a delicious love child. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s brimming with a fusion of flavors that’ll make your mouth water. Just set it, forget it, and come back to a cheesy, chili embrace.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Plate of spaghetti and meatballs topped with parmesan.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why dirty three pots when Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs lets you do it all in one? We’re talking homemade meatballs, tangy sauce, and pasta all mingling together at the push of a button.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Taco Rice Skillet

Closeup of a skillet with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes.
Taco Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Taco Rice Skillet is the one-dish wonder that’ll have dinner on the table fast. With just 8 simple ingredients, it’s the weeknight hero we all need. It’s like a taco and a rice pilaf combined.
Get the Recipe: Taco Rice Skillet

Instant Pot Pineapple Chili

Top view of a bowl of pineapple chili.
Instant Pot Pineapple Chili. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Instant Pot Pineapple Chili, where sweet meets heat in a tropical beefy treat. This chili is the comfort food getaway you’ve been craving. Who knew chili could wear a lei and still look this good?
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pineapple Chili

Crockpot Chili Without Beans

A slow cooker dinner recipe featuring two bowls of chili topped with avocado.
Crockpot Chili Without Beans. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Crockpot Chili Without Beans is the rebel of the chili world, ditching the beans for more veggies and still scoring all the flavor points. It’s the slow cooker dish that’s easy like Sunday morning, but bold enough to be the talk of the table.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chili Without Beans

Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Top view of a bowl of meatball soup.
Instant Pot Meatball Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Instant Pot Meatball Soup, where beefy meatballs combine with carrots and potatoes in a tomatoey broth. It’s the kind of meal that makes you feel like a kitchen wizard, even on your laziest days. Quick, easy, and satisfying—soup’s up, folks!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Copycat recipe: Cheesy corn tortillas with tomatoes and cheese on a plate.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why drive-thru when you can DIY with this Taco Bell Mexican Pizza that’s a crispy, meaty, cheesy triumph? Whether you bake it or air fry it, it’s a slice of fast-food heaven right in your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Meatloaf on a plate with ketchup and sauce.
Air Fryer Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Meatloaf flips the script on the classic, delivering crispy edges and a tender heart in less than an hour. Just slice, serve, and watch the ketchup become jealous.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Meatloaf

Crock Pot Pineapple Meatballs

Slow cooker meatballs.
Crock Pot Pineapple Meatballs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Set it and forget it with these Crock Pot Pineapple Meatballs, the sweet and savory heroes of the potluck. Just toss them in the slow cooker and let the magic happen.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pineapple Meatballs

Air Fryer Meatballs

Plate of frozen meatballs with toothpicks sticking out of them.
Air Fryer Meatballs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Meatballs are your ticket to a quick, delicious bite that’ll make you forget meatballs ever needed an oven. Ready in about 20 minutes, they’re perfect solo, squished in a sub, or swimming with pasta.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Meatballs

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Dirty rice with ground beef in a bowl topped with green onions.
Instant Pot Dirty Rice. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Instant Pot Dirty Rice is the one-pot wonder that’s spicing things up with a Cajun kick and a beefy punch. This dish is the answer when you’re craving something a little spicy but oh-so-nice.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Air Fryer Burgers

Burger on a bun topped with cheese, tomato, onion and bacon.
Air Fryer Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Let’s talk about Air Fryer Burgers, the juicy, no-grill-required patties that’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about burger night. These patties come out so perfect, you’ll be smacking your lips in anticipation before they even hit the plate.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Burgers

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