Crazy schedules don’t mean you have to settle for boring dinners. This recipe round-up is packed with family-friendly meals that are simple, affordable, and full of flavor. From cheesy casseroles to comforting soups and slow-cooked classics, these recipes will help you get dinner on the table fast—without sacrificing taste. You’ll want to scroll through them all to find your new weeknight go-to!

Sloppy Joe Casserole

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.
Sloppy Joe Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sloppy Joe Casserole is a warm, comforting meal, bringing together the bold, tangy flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a golden, cheesy cornbread topping. This dish is simple to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or welcoming friends to your table with warmth and ease.
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Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd

Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This classic, crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe recipe is both budget-friendly and easy to make. With a sweet and tangy sauce, tender ground beef, and minimal prep time, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Budget-Friendly Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

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.
Budget-Friendly Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
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Easy Hamburger Soup

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Easy Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is the perfect dish for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or sharing with a friend in need. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
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Classic Nacho Casserole with Ground Beef

nacho casserole on a plate
Classic Nacho Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Nacho Casserole has layers of classic nacho ingredients layered between tortilla chips or Doritos smothered in a creamy beef and cheese sauce.
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Meaty Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

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.
Meaty Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
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Cheesy Hamburger Soup

A round white dish filled with a creamy stew featuring chunks of potatoes, ground meat, carrots, peas, and green beans, topped with herbs. It rests on a red and white striped cloth.
Cheesy Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cheesy Hamburger Soup has all the rich flavors of a hamburger in the form of a hearty soup! It’s made with savory ground beef, aromatics, tender potatoes, and even some extra vegetables for a nutritious twist. This delicious soup cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight!
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No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick, no-bake shepherd’s pie takes just 30 minutes and features budget-friendly ingredients, making it one of those filling ground beef meals everyone will love.
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Thick And Meaty Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Thick And Meaty Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
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Taco meat in a bowl and homemade taco seasoning
Taco Meat + Recommended Serving Size. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Planning a taco night? This essential recipe covers all the tips you’ll need for making taco meat, along with the recommended serving size per person for a taco feast.
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Mexican Taco Soup With Ground Beef

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The chili contains beans, ground meat, corn, and diced red peppers, with a rich, thick tomato-based sauce. Tortilla chips are placed beside the bowl on a colorful blue plate.
Mexican Taco Soup With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

The taco soup is filled with delicious Mexican spices, ground beef, and hearty beans in a rich beef and tomato broth. It’s perfect for serving over crispy tortilla chips and all your favorite Mexican toppings.
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Ground Meat Taco Recipe

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.
Ground Meat Taco Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Taco night just got even better! This ground meat taco recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors the whole family will love. No premade taco seasoning is needed with this festive blend of seasonings; your tacos just got better than ever!
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Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

Layered taco dip in a crock pot
Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.
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Taco Mac And Cheese

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.
Taco Mac And Cheese. 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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Easy Ground Beef Taco Soup with Ranch

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Easy Ground Beef Taco Soup with Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Creamy Ground Beef Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing is packed with beef, beans, & veggies, all in a cheesy tomato and ranch broth.
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Creamy Taco Dip with Ground Beef

Layered taco dip over nachos
Creamy Taco Dip with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This hot, creamy, cheesy taco dip is one of those easy-to-make ground beef dinners that comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for gatherings or game day.
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PGA Beer Chili with Ground Beef

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PGA Beer Chili with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection.
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Original 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.
Original Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This authentic original tater tot hotdish recipe stays true to its Midwestern roots, combining simple, hearty ingredients in a way that has stood the test of time.
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Zippy’s Chili

zippy's chili copycat with rice on top
Zippy’s Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy the taste of rich Zippy’s Chili Recipe wherever you are with this easy-to-make slow cooker copycat recipe!
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Skyline Chili with Ground Beef

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible.
Skyline Chili with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Crockpot Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chili with cheese and jalapenos on top
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe.. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want to serve thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s one of my reader’s favorite recipes on Intentional Hospitality. They have tested it, and declare it’s the best copycat Texas Roadhouse Chile you can make at home, hands down!
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Soft Egg-Free Meatballs

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Soft Egg-Free Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make delicious egg-free meatballs with this easy-to-follow recipe. Get secrets to creating mouthwatering meatballs.
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Cincinnati Chili Skyline Copycat Recipe

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Cincinnati Chili Skyline Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade copycat recipe for authentic tasting Instant Pot Cincinnati chile will become a quick and easy family favorite. The sweet and savory sauce is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, garlic all infused with beef hamburger and tomato sauce.
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Easy BBQ Meatballs Recipe

bbq meatballs in crock pot ready to cook with sauce on top
Easy 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 and then simmered in a slow cooker. Perfect for easy entertaining or an easy home-cooked weeknight dinner.
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Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Wendy’s Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Wendy’s chili recipe is a crowd-pleasing, hearty beef chili perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating for the big game, hosting friends and family at home, or simply preparing a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is one everyone will want again and again.
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Cheesy 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.
Cheesy 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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Hamburger Soup

A bowl of vegetable soup with a spoon. The soup contains chunks of carrots, potatoes, celery, pieces of broccoli, and ground meat in a rich, seasoned broth.
Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This humble and simple Hamburger Soup recipe is the perfect comforting dinner or quick weeknight meal. Filled with ground beef and veggies!
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Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat Recipe

A close-up of cooked ground beef with beans in a skillet. A silver spoon is partially submerged in the mixture, highlighting its texture and rich color.
Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat Recipe. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

These easy baked beans with ground beef are a perfect side dish for cookouts. Smoky with a sticky sweet sauce, they’re a classic.
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Delicious Taco Rice Recipe

A plate of taco salad with ground beef, rice, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and green onions. Lime wedges and tortilla chips accompany the dish. A bowl of additional chips is on the right.
Delicious Taco Rice Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

With just a handful of everyday ingredients, you can have dinner on the table lickety split. Taco Rice has ground beef, rice, tomato soup, seasoning and cheese made all in one skillet. Serve with tortilla chips, Fresh Tomato Salsa, sour cream and lettuce for a well rounded meal.
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29 Spring Desserts That Taste Like Pure Joy

A close-up of a cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce, with the sauce dripping down the side, displayed on a white cake stand.
29 Spring Desserts That Taste Like Pure Joy. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Ready to taste pure joy? These easy spring desserts are bursting with fruity flavor, creamy layers, and no-fuss recipes that’ll make your sweet tooth sing. From nostalgic strawberry shortcake to zesty lemon poke cake and no-bake pies that practically make themselves, every treat is a little bite of happiness. These desserts are perfect for Easter, picnics, or just treating yourself to something light and fun. They’re quick to whip up, big on flavor, and guaranteed to brighten your table—so don’t miss a single crave-worthy recipe! Get All The Recipes: 29 Spring Desserts That Taste Like Pure Joy