23 Quick-Fixes with Ground Beef

30-Minute Chili

Homemade chili doesn't have to be a labor-intensive meal. Try this easy chili recipe for a satisfying meal tonight.

• Recipe: 30-Minute Chili
• Watch: Quick-Fix Chili

Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

These hearty open-faced sandwiches are the Texas barbecue cousin of classic sloppy joes. A mixture of diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and, if you like, jalapeños coats browned ground beef. Serve it with shredded cheddar cheese atop frozen garlic Texas toast.

• Recipe: Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

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Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

A savory gravy dresses up these quick, skillet-cooked hamburger steaks. Eliminate prep time by keeping prepared beef patties in the freezer for up to three months.

• Recipe: Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

Easy Skillet Tacos

Chili powder and cumin provide plenty of taco flavor without the additional sodium often found in seasoning mixes. Pinto beans and your favorite taco toppings round out the meal.

• Recipe: Easy Skillet Tacos

Savory Meat Base

This seven-ingredient beefy mixture completes the first step of many recipes, including Spaghetti With Meat Sauce, Sloppy Joes, and Easy Beef and Macaroni.

• Recipe: Savory Meat Base

Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Seasonings and Worcestershire sauce give this classic recipe abundant flavor. Mix up mashed potatoes while the meatloaf bakes, and top it off with a simple three-ingredient tomato sauce.

• Recipe: Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Red Bean Chili

Kidney beans round out this beefy chili. Just brown ground beef with onion, stir in five additional ingredients, and let it simmer. Prepare it in a slow cooker during the day for super-fast evening prep.

• Recipe: Red Bean Chili pictured bottom right

All-In-One Spaghetti

Only 15 minutes of prep and just one pan to clean makes this homemade pasta sauce labor-light.

• Recipe: All-In-One Spaghetti

Lean Green Lettuce Tacos

These crowd-pleasing beef tacos are so delicious no one will ever know there are veggies mixed in. Top them with tomato, cilantro, red onion, and cheese.

• Recipe: Lean Green Lettuce Tacos

Chili in a Biscuit Bowl

Try serving chili in a biscuit bowl for a new presentation of an old favorite.

• Recipe: Chili in a Biscuit Bowl

Mexican Lasagna

This dish layers in the best of Mexican flavors―enchilada sauce, beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas.

• Recipe: Mexican Lasagna

Shepherd’s Pie

This potato-topped shepherd’s pie gets extra flavor from the cheese and carrots that are added to the mashed potato crust. And you can take a shortcut with the crust because the recipe calls for frozen mashed potatoes.

• Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

Meaty Cheesy Manicotti

Impress company or family with Meaty Cheesy Manicotti topped with a creamy white sauce. Toss a salad and toast bread to serve with it.

• Recipe: Meaty Cheesy Manicotti

Richard’s Sloppy Joes

Jalapeños give Richard’s Sloppy Joes a zesty kick. If you prefer less spice, just reduce the amount of picked peppers.

• Recipe: Richard’s Sloppy Joes

Tomato ’n’ Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

The ultimate comfort food mixture of beef and tomato sauce only gets better atop a hearty cornmeal crust.

• Recipe: Tomato ’n’ Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

Enjoy the hearty Italian flavors you love without the guilt! Low-calorie Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup is best when topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

• Recipe: Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

Smothered Enchiladas

Beef-filled tortillas served over Spanish rice and smothered with a creamy sauce make a filling and delicious weeknight supper. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.

• Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas

One-Pot Pasta

Store-bought pasta sauce and refrigerated ravioli make One-Pot Pasta a speedy supper solution. Plenty of fresh veggies and garlic are mixed in to give it that homemade taste.

• Recipe: One-Pot Pasta

Mini-Cheeseburgers

Bake Mini-Cheeseburgers easily in the oven for a new take on an old favorite. The small size is kid-friendly, and cooked patties can be frozen for a quick solution for school lunches.

• Recipe: Mini-Cheeseburgers

Chili-Topped Potatoes

This recipe packs meat, corn, beans, and onions into a hearty spud. Finish this one-dish meal off with your favorite potato toppers.

• Recipe: Chili-Topped Potatoes

Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce

Spice up dinner with these Mediterranean-style stuffed pitas. The Greek-seasoned beef is topped with feta cheese and a sauce made of sesame seed paste and olive oil.

• Recipe: Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce

Fiesta Salad

Eat your taco ingredients with a fork―salad style. Save time by setting up a fix-your-own buffet for this ground beef recipe.

• Recipe: Fiesta Salad

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Add a twist to your traditional chili by adding sloppy joe mix and hash browns. For an easy side, cook 1 (10 oz.) package frozen broccoli spears in butter sauce according to package directions. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper.

• Recipe:  Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake