You know the drill: it’s 5 p.m., everyone’s hungry, and you’re out of ideas. That’s where these cozy, crowd-approved ground beef dinners come in. From cheesy taco casseroles to creamy stroganoff and slow cooker chili, they’re fast, filling, and full of fall comfort. Whether it’s a weeknight scramble or weekend game day, these are the recipes you’ll lean on again and again.

Slow Cooker Layered Mexican Beef Casserole

Slow Cooker Layered Mexican Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole is a hearty taco-style dish made with ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, and gooey cheese. It’s budget-friendly, easy to make, and always a hit with crowds.
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Cheesy Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Mexican Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Mexican Casserole is a cheesy, comforting dinner featuring seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla chips. Quick to prepare and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Easy Ground Beef Taco Meat for Parties or Taco Bars

Easy Ground Beef Taco Meat for Parties or Taco Bars. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This homemade taco meat is a savory, spiced ground beef filling that’s quick to prepare. Ideal for taco bars, weeknight dinners, or party spreads.
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Classic Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

Classic Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This authentic tater tot hotdish stays true to its Midwestern roots with ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots—a classic, satisfying comfort dish.
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Crockpot Cheesy Beef Taco Dip

Crockpot Cheesy Beef Taco Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This layered taco dip combines seasoned beef, Velveeta, sour cream, salsa, beans, and cheese for a warm, creamy appetizer. It’s perfect for game days or family taco nights.
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Creamy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Creamy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy crockpot spaghetti sauce blends ground beef, cottage cheese, and tomato sauce for a rich, slow-cooked dinner full of deep flavor. Perfect for make-ahead meals.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch

Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This taco soup with ranch is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish slow-cooked with ground beef, beans, Velveeta, and ranch seasoning. Serve with tortilla chips for an easy crowd-pleasing meal.
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Thick and Hearty Spaghetti Sauce (Crock Pot)

Thick and Hearty Spaghetti Sauce (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce is thick, rich, and packed with Italian flavor. Slow-cooked with ground beef and tomatoes, it’s ideal for family pasta nights or freezer meals.
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Southern Sweet and Spicy Chili with Ground Beef

Southern Sweet and Spicy Chili with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Southern chili combines ground beef, sausage, BBQ sauce, and baked beans for a sweet, spicy, and bold dish perfect for potlucks, game days, or casual dinners.
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Cheesy Hamburger and Potato Soup (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)

Cheesy Hamburger and Potato Soup (Stovetop or Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This hearty soup is filled with ground beef, tender potatoes, vegetables, and creamy cheese, making it the ultimate cozy comfort meal.
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Zippy’s Hawaiian-Style Chili (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

Zippy’s Hawaiian-Style Chili (Slow Cooker or Stovetop). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make Zippy’s Chili at home with ground beef, Portuguese sausage, and warm spices for a unique, slow-cooked chili full of island-inspired flavor.
Get the Recipe: Zippy’s Hawaiian-Style Chili (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie in Under 30 Minutes

No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie in Under 30 Minutes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake shepherd’s pie is ready in under 30 minutes, using simple, budget-friendly ingredients to create a satisfying, hearty dinner.
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Classic Homemade Coney Sauce for Hot Dogs

Classic Homemade Coney Sauce for Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This coney sauce recipe recreates the nostalgic flavors of classic Indiana drive-up restaurants—a tangy, savory topping perfect for hot dogs or fries.
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Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff (Easy & Budget-Friendly)

Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff (Easy & Budget-Friendly). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and creamy ground beef stroganoff is a classic, budget-friendly comfort meal ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for feeding families or entertaining on a budget.
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Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili (Skyline Copycat)

Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili (Skyline Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili copycat is sweet, savory, and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and garlic. Infused with ground beef and tomato sauce, it’s a quick family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili (Skyline Copycat)

Family-Favorite Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Family-Favorite Slow Cooker Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy slow cooker taco soup is a beloved family favorite with bold, hearty flavors. With just minutes of prep, it simmers into a cozy, satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Family-Favorite Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Hearty No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Hearty No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bean chili recipe is thick and meaty, slow-cooked with chili seasonings, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and chiles for a rich, flavorful dish.
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Slow Cooker Skyline Chili Made Easy

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.
Slow Cooker Skyline Chili Made Easy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Skyline Chili-inspired crockpot recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet-savory spiced sauce featuring cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—a surefire family hit.
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Crockpot Beer Chili with PGA-Inspired Flavor

Crockpot Beer Chili with PGA-Inspired Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This beer chili is bold and hearty, combining beef, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, and white corn simmered with Calamity Jane beer. Perfect for game days or chili bars.
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Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes for a Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This crockpot sloppy joe recipe features a sweet and tangy sauce ready in under 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game-day meals.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cheesy Cornbread Crust

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cheesy Cornbread Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sloppy Joe Casserole combines the bold flavors of classic sloppy joes with a cheesy cornbread topping for a warm, comforting dish perfect for families.
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Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Crock Pot Recipe)

Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Crock Pot Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is simple, nourishing, and full of wholesome ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners, potlucks, or sharing with friends.
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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Pasta and Ground Beef

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Pasta and Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole brings all the flavors of the classic sandwich—beef, peppers, onions, and melted cheese—into an easy, hearty baked dish.
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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef

Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This spaghetti casserole layers pasta, rich tomato sauce, ground beef, and melted cheese for a comforting, make-ahead dinner ideal for feeding a crowd.
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Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These baked beans are sweet, smoky, and slow-cooked in a savory-sweet sauce, making them a true barbecue essential full of bold flavor.
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Simple and Delicious Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe

Simple and Delicious Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This Mongolian Beef Noodle dish features tender ground beef tossed in a savory-sweet sauce with noodles that soak up all the delicious flavors for a satisfying meal.
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Cantonese Ground beef And Eggs (Under 30 Minutes)

Cantonese Ground beef And Eggs (Under 30 Minutes). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Cantonese Ground Beef and Eggs is a classic Chinese comfort dish that pairs rich beef with creamy eggs for a simple, satisfying dinner.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry With Celery: Quick And Easy

Ground Beef Stir Fry With Celery: Quick And Easy. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This Ground Beef Stir Fry with Celery blends savory beef, crisp celery, and a rich sauce for a flavorful, 30-minute weeknight meal.
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Stuffed Meatloaf with Gravy

Stuffed Meatloaf with Gravy. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This Lipton Soup Meatloaf is stuffed with cheese and hashbrowns, then served with gravy for a hearty, comforting dinner the whole family will love.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff: Better Than the Box!

Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff: Better Than the Box!. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Make this from-scratch Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff in one pot in 30 minutes. It’s creamier, tastier, and far better than the boxed version.
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Bulgogi Burger with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Gochujang Mayo

Bulgogi Burger with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Gochujang Mayo. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This Korean-Inspired Burger combines sweet and savory ground beef with spicy gochujang mayo and quick-pickled cabbage for a creative twist on a classic.
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Any Way You Slice It, 27 Easy Desserts That Are A Real Treat

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Strawberry Angel Food Cake Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Dig into dessert heaven with these irresistible treats are bursting with flavor, fun, and just the right amount of indulgence. From no-bake favorites like creamy tiramisu and millionaire pie to oven-baked showstoppers like cherry dump cake and chocolate cheesecake, this collection is stacked with sweets that steal the spotlight.

Get All The Recipes: Any Way You Slice It, 27 Desserts That Are A Real Treat