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    21 Quick and Easy Beef Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    Published: Jan 29, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Finding quick and easy dinner ideas can be a challenge, especially on busy weeknights. These 21 beef recipes are perfect for getting a satisfying meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. From casseroles to pasta dishes, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Cheesy Baked Meatballs

    Cheesy Baked Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Simply Delicious.

    Cheesy baked meatballs are a simple and satisfying dinner that everyone will love. With juicy meatballs in a tasty tomato sauce and melted cheese on top, this dish is sure to please.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant moussaka.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a simple dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef, all topped with plenty of cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.

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    Meatball Sandwiches

    Meatball sandwiches on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This meatball sandwich is ready in just 30 minutes and is sure to be a hit with your family. It's a simple and tasty dinner option that everyone will enjoy.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This casserole combines all the great flavors of tacos into a simple 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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    Beef Chow Fun

    beef chow fun.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Beef Chow Fun is a simple dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Featuring rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and flank steak, it's a satisfying option that will leave you wanting more.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and satisfying pasta sauce that captures the classic flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Using simple ingredients you probably already have, this dish is perfect for busy nights.

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    German Spaghetti

    German Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Seanna's Kitchen.

    This German-style spaghetti features ground beef, onions, and celery cooked in butter and simmered with fresh tomatoes. It's a simple dish that's sure to please everyone.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with a cheesy topping. It's a comforting and classy dinner that you can have ready in just 45 minutes, all made in one skillet to keep cleanup simple.

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    Minced Beef with Tofu, Peas, and Oyster Sauce

    Minced Beef with Tofu, Peas, and Oyster Sauce.
    Photo Credit: Nut Work.

    Minced Beef with Tofu, Peas, and Oyster Sauce is a tasty dish that pairs perfectly with a warm bowl of rice, making it a comforting meal for chilly nights. This simple recipe is a milder take on mapo tofu, and kids will love its smooth texture and flavorful sauce.

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    Quick Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

    Quick Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles.
    Photo Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

    Mongolian beef noodles are perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and tasty meal. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying dish that's easy to make.

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Stuffed peppers can be ready in just 45 minutes with this simple recipe. Packed with tex-mex flavors and topped with cheese, they're great on their own or alongside some tortilla chips.

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    Thai Beef Stew

    Thai Beef Stew.
    Photo Credit: Garlic All Day.

    This Thai Beef Stew is packed with flavor and can be made in a slow cooker or on the stove. Just toss everything into a pot and let it simmer for a few hours.

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    One Pot Ground Beef Pasta

    One Pot Ground Beef Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    This One Pot Ground Beef Pasta is a quick and satisfying dinner option. With just a few ingredients and easy cleanup, it's perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Air Fryer Steak Bites

    Air Fryer Steak Bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer steak bites are ready in under 10 minutes, making them a quick dinner that everyone will enjoy. They're marinated in lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and herbs to make any cut of steak tender and flavorful.

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    Steak Bites

    Air fryer steak bites.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook

    Tender steak bites are simple to prepare and full of flavor. They are great for quick dinners and can be ready in under 10 minutes.

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    Teriyaki Meatloaf

    Teriyaki Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This teriyaki meatloaf has a nice sweet and tangy flavor that gives a fun twist to a classic dish. It's easy to make with common ingredients and goes well with any of your favorite sides for a simple weeknight dinner.

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    Cowboy Casserole

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

    This cowboy casserole is quick to prepare and bakes mostly on its own, so you can 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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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Air Fryer Flank Steak comes out tender and juicy in just 8-10 minutes. The marinade adds great flavor and helps soften the meat, making it a quick and delicious meal.

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    Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

    Pasta Shells with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

    Creamy Pasta Shells with Ground Beef is a simple and satisfying meal that everyone enjoys. This dish features tender pasta shells filled with a creamy tomato sauce, ground beef, and some sneaky vegetables.

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    Ground Beef Flautas

    Flautas.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These crispy flautas are filled with ground beef and melted cheese, ready in just 30 minutes. They pair perfectly with a cool and creamy avocado cilantro sauce.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak With Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter

    Juicy T-bone steaks can be made quickly and easily in your air fryer. Pair them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a great dinner any night.

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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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