If summer has you dodging the stove but still craving something hearty and satisfying, this one’s for you. 17 Ground Beef Recipes To Make Your Summer Easy is packed with easy dinners, fun party dips, and comfort food that won’t keep you stuck in the kitchen. This roundup features all-star recipes like a cheesy taco dip, taco mac and cheese, and even a creamy shepherd’s pie that skips the oven. You’ll find everything from slow cooker favorites to one-pan classics—each one easy to prep and full of flavor. Scroll through and you just might find your new go-to weeknight (or weekend!) dinner.

Cheesy and Creamy Beef Taco Dip

Layered taco dip over nachos
Cheesy and Creamy Beef Taco Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This beef taco dip recipe, layered with salsa and Velveeta, is your go-to easy slow cooker appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
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Creamy Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Creamy Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
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Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

layered beef taco casserole
Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Delicious Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe

Delicious Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This made-from-scratch sloppy joe recipe for a crowd has a sweet and tangy sauce, easy to prepare and simmer in a slow cooker.
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Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe is a rich, protein-packed, blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce.
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Quick and Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
Quick and Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No bake shepherd’s pie takes under 30 minutes from stove to table. Budget-friendly ingredients and satisfies even the hungriest eaters.
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Best and Easy Ground Beef Taco Meat Recipe

Taco meat in a bowl and homemade taco seasoning
Best and Easy Ground Beef Taco Meat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The best ground beef taco meat recipe for parties and taco bars! Also, how much taco meat to serve per person, and hosting tips.
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Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy beef stroganoff with ground beef is creamy, budget-friendly, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting a crowd.
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Quick and Easy Seasoned Ground Meat Taco

A skillet with cooked ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes, stirred with a wooden spoon. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese, salsa, and jalapeños on a wooden board. A striped cloth napkin is partially visible.
Quick and Easy Seasoned Ground Meat Taco. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Homemade seasoned ground meat taco recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors for great beef taco meat.
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Flavorful Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

nacho casserole on a plate
Flavorful Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Mexican casserole recipe is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Make it ahead for stress-free meals and entertaining.
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Classic and Easy Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Classic and Easy Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this original tater tot hotdish recipe with ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, mixed veggies, and crispy tater tots. An easy, classic!
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Delicious Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

A skillet with a cornbread-topped pie, one slice missing. The slice is on a white plate, garnished with jalapeño slices and cheese. Nearby are small bowls of shredded cheese and jalapeños, all on a checkered cloth over a round wooden board.
Delicious Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty mix of seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and a sweet cornbread topping with cheddar cheese.
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Easy Meatball Stroganoff Recipe

A spoonful of creamy meatballs garnished with fresh parsley is lifted over a black bowl filled with more meatballs and wide pasta noodles. The flavorful dish is set on a tiled surface next to a red cloth napkin.
Easy Meatball Stroganoff Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This made from scratch beef stroganoff meatball recipe has a creamy sour cream sauce with no canned soup in just 30 minutes.
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Delicious Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with fresh parsley served on a table with gold cutlery and a napkin in the background.
Delicious Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Homemade Hamburger Helper is an easy and delicious dinner that tastes amazing and is just as fast as the boxed version!
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Creamy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe

A baked casserole with melted cheese, ground meat, and chopped herbs on top, in a white ceramic dish. The dish is placed on a rustic surface with a small leafy plant and a navy cloth in the background.
Creamy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Ground Beef Casserole has creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef and a homemade cheese sauce, making it an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper

A plate of pasta shells mixed with cooked ground meat, garnished with chopped green herbs. A fork is placed among the pasta, indicating a serving in progress. The dish appears flavorful and savory.
Homemade Hamburger Helper. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

My version of homemade hamburger helper is dressed-up with bacon, garlic and onion, white wine, heavy cream and two types of cheese. Recipe serves 8.
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Homemade BBQ Meatballs Recipe

bbq meatballs in crock pot ready to cook with sauce on top
Homemade BBQ Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy BBQ meatballs recipe guarantees juicy, tender hand-rolled meatballs covered in a homemade smokey barbeque sauce. Slow cooker recipe.
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23 Potluck Desserts That Always Steal the Show

A close-up of a slice of s'mores dessert on a white plate. The treat features layers of chocolate cake, topped with toasted marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and Hershey's chocolate squares. Crumbs are scattered around on the plate.
23 Potluck Desserts That Always Steal the Show. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for the kind of dessert that disappears fast at a potluck? These 23 crowd-pleasing treats bring the flavor, the nostalgia, and that little something extra that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re team fruity, chocolatey, or creamy, there’s something here that’ll steal the spotlight—and maybe even the recipe requests. From no-bake classics like Strawberry Angel Food Cake and Millionaire Pie to southern favorites like Peach Cobbler and Molasses Cookies, these easy, make-ahead recipes are all about flavor without the fuss. You’ll want to scroll through every single one—your next party-perfect dessert is waiting! Get All The Recipes: 23 Potluck Desserts That Always Steal the Show