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  4. 18 Sunday Dinner Ideas With Ground Beef That'll Have Everyone Asking For Seconds

18 Sunday Dinner Ideas With Ground Beef That'll Have Everyone Asking For Seconds

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells Updated April 04, 2022
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Sunday dinner is one of the best times for families to come together and share a meal. Before another five hectic weekdays, you can relax, catch up on weekend stories, and enjoy a comforting meal. Ground beef is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly options for family dinner recipes, and ground beef recipes are famously kid-friendly (we're looking at you, burgers and tacos). If you're having the in-laws or neighbors over for Sunday dinner and need fancier presentation, look no further than easy ground beef recipes like stuffed squash, mini meatloaves, or our extra-easy lasagna. If you're feeding a crowd of kids, sheet pan nachos, cheeseburger pizza, and chili mac are all safe, no-fail options. Sunday dinner is a time to recharge and reset before another busy week, so you shouldn't be worked up over preparing and serving it. If you're looking for a stress-free way to get Sunday dinner on the table, these ground beef recipes are affordable and easy to make.

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Slow-Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf

Sun-Dried Tomato-Basil Meatloaf
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf

This meatloaf recipe is a slightly elevated version of the classic, and it's made easier with help from your slow cooker.

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Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-Up

Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
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Recipe: Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-Up

You'll want to "mix up" every Sunday dinner with this Tex-Mex casserole favorite.

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West Texas Chili

West Texas Chili
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Recipe: West Texas Chili

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the flavor bursting from this traditional Texas chili recipe. If your family likes bold flavors with heat, try this recipe out this Sunday.

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Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Beef and Feta

Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Beef and Feta
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Recipe: Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Beef and Feta

This stuffed veggie recipe is pretty, healthy, and customizable. Swap beef for ground chicken or turkey, pattypan squash for zucchini or yellow squash, and white rice for brown rice, quinoa, barley, or faro.

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Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts
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Recipe: Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

This sheet-pan dinner feels way fancier than the 15 minutes of hands-on time it requires.

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Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup
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Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

You don't have to wait through hours of simmering to enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of soup. This classic recipe is on the table in just 45 minutes. Make two batches and freeze one for unplanned nights ahead.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

The kids will request this hearty casserole recipe week after week, and it's so easy to make that you won't mind.

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Beef Calzones

Beef Calzones

Recipe: Beef Calzones

Instead of ordering pizza, try homemade calzones stuffed with all your favorite toppings instead.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

Loaded with ground chuck and pinto beans, these hearty nachos can work as an appetizer for a crowd or a dinner for a family. Don't skip the fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro.

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Greek Stuffed Peppers

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Recipe: Greek Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are a low-carb, healthful option after a long weekend of eating out. Plus, they're pretty enough for company.

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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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Recipe: Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Start the week with a veggie-packed main dish. Loaded with flavorful ingredients like ground chuck, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this is a 20-minute supper your family won't soon forget. 

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Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice

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Recipe: Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice

Meatballs are great for freezing to save for later, so don't hesitate to make an extra batch or two. Plus, these Greek meatballs, along with the yogurt sauce and rice, would be delicious stuffed in pitas for brown bag lunches during the week.

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Extra-Easy Lasagna

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Recipe: Extra-Easy Lasagna

Lasagna is the king of Sunday dinners, and this recipe is the least stressful way to get it on the table. Seriously, you don't even have to cook the noodles.

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Cowboy Casserole

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Recipe: Cowboy Casserole

Requiring just 25 minutes of hands-on time, it's hard to imagine a more comforting Sunday supper than a casserole topped with tater tots.

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Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese

There's nothing more comforting than a serving of gooey mac and cheese, and adding ground beef makes it filling enough to stand as a main dish.

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Homestyle Beef Casserole

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Recipe: Homestyle Beef Casserole

Make this family-friendly casserole on Sunday night, and you'll be set with leftovers everyone will actually want to eat on a busy weeknight a few days later. 

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Instant Pot Chili Mac

Instant Pot Chili Mac
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Recipe: Instant Pot Chili Mac

Put your Instant Pot to work with this family staple that sure to have everyone asking for seconds. 

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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls
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Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

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    1 of 18 Slow-Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf
    2 of 18 Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-Up
    3 of 18 West Texas Chili
    4 of 18 Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Beef and Feta
    5 of 18 Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts
    6 of 18 Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup
    7 of 18 Sloppy Joe Casserole
    8 of 18 Beef Calzones
    9 of 18 Sheet Pan Nachos
    10 of 18 Greek Stuffed Peppers
    11 of 18 Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
    12 of 18 Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice
    13 of 18 Extra-Easy Lasagna
    14 of 18 Cowboy Casserole
    15 of 18 Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
    16 of 18 Homestyle Beef Casserole
    17 of 18 Instant Pot Chili Mac
    18 of 18 Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

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