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    19 Hearty Casseroles With Hamburger Meat

    Published: Jan 28, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Casseroles are a comforting and convenient way to bring the family together for a hearty meal. Using hamburger meat as a base, these 19 recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients that make for satisfying dishes. Whether you're in the mood for something classic or looking to try a new twist, there's a casserole here to please everyone.

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a filling dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. It features seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a light cornbread topping, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.

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    Shepherd's Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd's pie for a tasty one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra substance and a layer of shredded cheddar on top, it's a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.

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    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This casserole features tater tots, a southwestern twist, and plenty of cheese. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe is a filling meal that everyone will enjoy. With tender Russet potatoes, ground beef, and straightforward flavors, it's a great option for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie

    Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish is a classic comfort food that everyone in the family will enjoy. It features ground beef, carrots, peas, and other simple ingredients, all topped with a layer of mashed potatoes.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a hearty one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Taco Tater Tot Casserole

    Taco Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This casserole features tasty Mexican flavors with ground beef, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheese. It's a hit with the whole family.

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    Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

    Big Mac Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This casserole features a tasty mix of ground beef, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots, all drizzled with Big Mac sauce. It's a fun and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This walking taco casserole is loaded with melted cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning, and crunchy corn chips like Fritos, all baked together for a delicious meal. It's a fun and easy dish that your family will love.

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    Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    This shepherd's pie is a warm and filling dish that's perfect for a cozy meal. While it's usually made with lamb, using ground beef gives it a delicious twist and is often referred to as Cottage Pie.

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

    CREAMY BAKED ZITI.
    Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish combines soft noodles, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a cozy meal. It's a simple, family-friendly option that brings delicious Italian flavors to your dinner table.

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    Hamburger Rice Casserole

    Hamburger Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This hamburger rice casserole is a simple and tasty dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Made with ground beef and paired with steamed broccoli, it's the perfect comfort food for any meal.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole in a white oven dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cowboy casserole is easy to prepare and takes about an hour to bake, giving you plenty of time to relax while it cooks. It's a fun take on the classic tater tot casserole, featuring taco seasoning, beans, corn, and salsa mixed into a creamy, cheesy dish.

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    Cheesy Pesto Hamburger Noodle Casserole

    Cheesy Pesto Hamburger Noodle Casserole on a pan.
    Photo Credit: Eat Move Make.

    This cheesy pesto hamburger noodle casserole is a step up from your usual boxed meals. It's packed with more flavor and excitement thanks to a mix of tasty seasonings.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef, all covered in a generous layer of cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Easy Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Clean Eating Couple.

    This taco casserole is a quick and easy dinner option that you can whip up in under an hour. It's packed with ground beef and cheese, making it a satisfying meal for any night.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a delicious weeknight meal. This dish is easy to prepare in advance and can be frozen for later.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This dish features a filling of beef and vegetables, all covered with a cheesy mashed potato topping. It's a quick meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family nights.

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    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This dish features ground beef, green beans, and a creamy mushroom sauce made from scratch. It's a comforting meal that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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