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    21 Simple Ground Beef Casseroles for Busy Weeknights

    Published: Apr 2, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Ground beef casseroles are a perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. These one-dish wonders are easy to prepare, filling, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. From classic comfort foods to creative twists, there are plenty of options to satisfy everyone at the table.

    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This casserole combines all the delicious 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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    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 topped with a delicious Big Mac sauce. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Enchilada Meatball Casserole

    7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and features gooey cheese with a bit of spice. It's a great option for a cozy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    A plate of Big Mac casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

    This Big Mac casserole combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac into a delicious meal. It features lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a tasty high-protein version of Big Mac sauce.

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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 right to your dinner table.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    tater tot casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with melted cheese and crispy tater tots. It's made with real ingredients and cooked in one pot, making it easy to serve straight from the oven to your table.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    This homemade cheeseburger casserole is a great option for a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients like ground beef, onions, tomato puree, cheese, and spices, it's a hearty meal that everyone will love.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great meal for busy weeknights, easy to prepare and satisfying for the whole family. It's loaded with protein and will keep everyone full.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole,.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With all the cheesy goodness of a walking taco, it comes together in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes.

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    Potato Ground Beef Casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's easy to make. It features browned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with cheese.

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    Crockpot Mexican Casserole

    Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit" Haute & Healthy Living.

    This easy crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with all the flavors you love. It's a healthier and more affordable option than ordering takeout, perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant moussaka.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

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

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This casserole combines the tasty elements of a classic bacon burger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Even kids who are picky eaters will find this cheesy casserole appealing.

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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This cabbage roll casserole with ground beef captures the deliciousness of traditional cabbage rolls but is much easier to prepare. It's a simple and healthy option for dinner.

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    Tater Tot Casserole

    tater tot casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This dish features a tasty ground beef mixture covered with cheesy tater tots, creating a simple casserole that's ready in just 30 minutes. It's a comforting meal that's great for busy weeknights.

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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 tasty weeknight dinner. This dish can be prepared in advance and is great for freezing, bringing all the flavors of taco night into one easy meal.

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    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This is a tasty and cheesy casserole packed with flavor. It's a great choice for a weeknight family dinner and is sure to bring comfort to the table.

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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 nutrition and melted cheddar on top, it's a satisfying dinner that everyone in the family will love.

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    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    Johnny Marzetti is a baked pasta dish that combines ground beef with tomato sauce. It's topped with your favorite cheese for a comforting meal.

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    Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie

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

    This classic comfort food is sure to please everyone in the family. With ground beef, carrots, peas, and a layer of mashed potatoes on top, this dish is a great choice for dinner.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This easy crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. It takes just a few minutes to put together with basic ingredients, and then the crock pot handles the cooking.

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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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