Over 25 Hamburger Meat Casserole Recipes
A pound of hamburger meat, a can of something from the pantry and a 9×13 dish will get dinner on the table more nights than any fancy recipe. These hamburger meat casserole recipes are the hearty, feed-a-crowd kind, and most of them use ingredients you probably already keep on hand. For skillet meals, tacos and more, see my full list of easy ground beef recipes.
I grouped the 27 recipes into pasta and noodle casseroles, potato and tater tot casseroles, Mexican-style bakes and a few comfort classics. Pick a section based on what is in the pantry, then pick a recipe.
Most of these brown the beef on the stovetop first and then bake for 20 to 45 minutes. A few cook in one pot, one goes in the slow cooker, and several can be built ahead and baked later.
Every recipe below starts with a pound or two of ground beef. I sorted them by what else goes in the dish, so you can shop by the pasta, potatoes or tortillas you already have.
Ground Beef Pasta and Noodle Casseroles
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writtenreality.com
Beefy Pasta Casserole
Elbow macaroni, ground beef, bell pepper and diced tomatoes cook together in one pot, then get a blanket of melted mozzarella. It all happens on the stovetop, so there is only one pan to wash. From Written Reality.
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www.simplystacie.net
Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole
Pasta and browned beef get tossed in barbecue sauce and baked under cheddar and mozzarella. It is a nice change from the usual tomato-sauce pasta bake and takes about 30 minutes in the oven. From Simply Stacie.
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stockpilingmoms.com
Cheesy Beef Spirals Casserole
Spiral pasta is layered with a garlicky meat sauce, sour cream and two cheeses. Think of it as a lazy lasagna that slices into neat squares for a crowd. From Stockpiling Moms.
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www.cleverlysimple.com
Million Dollar Ground Beef Casserole
Penne, meat sauce and a creamy layer of cream cheese, ricotta and sour cream bake together under cheddar. It is rich, it reheats well and it makes a good dish to take to a family that needs a meal. From Cleverly Simple.
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www.aboutamom.com
Hamburger Stroganoff Casserole
Ground beef, mushrooms and sour cream sauce get layered with egg noodles and baked until bubbly. Make this one when you want the flavor of stroganoff without stirring a pot at the last minute. From About a Mom.
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www.aboutamom.com
Best Ever Beef Noodle Casserole
A tomato and beef sauce goes over egg noodles mixed with cream cheese and sour cream, then cheddar goes on top. It bakes for 40 minutes, which leaves time to toss a salad. From About a Mom.
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www.fromvalskitchen.com
Sour Cream Green Bean and Cheese Beef Casserole
Egg noodles, ground beef and green beans are folded into sour cream and cream cheese, then topped with cheddar. The vegetable is built right in, so dinner is done in one dish. From From Val’s Kitchen.
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lilluna.com
Cheesy Beef Goulash
Classic American goulash with ground beef, tomatoes and elbow macaroni simmered together in one pot. It is a stovetop recipe, so reach for it when you do not want to turn the oven on. From Lil’ Luna.
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Ground Beef Potato and Tater Tot Casseroles
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3boysandadog.com
End of the Month Casserole
Ground beef, sliced potatoes and bacon bake in a Dutch oven with cream of mushroom soup and beef broth, then get a layer of mozzarella. It is built from pantry staples, which is how it got its name.
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www.messforless.net
Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole
A barbecue-flavored beef and bacon base gets topped with cheddar and a full layer of tater tots. A hot 425 degree oven makes the tots crispy in about 30 minutes. From Mess for Less.
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3boysandadog.com
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole
Homemade sloppy joe sauce with ketchup, brown sugar and mustard goes under cheddar and tater tots. You get the sloppy joe flavor without the buns falling apart on the plate.
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todayscreativeideas.com
Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole
Ground beef, cheddar and cream of chicken soup get mixed with frozen hash browns and baked for about an hour until golden. It works for dinner and for a hearty brunch. From Today’s Creative Ideas.
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13
flouronmyface.com
Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
Ground beef, corn and instant mashed potatoes get layered in an 8×8 dish with cheddar on top. It is a shortcut shepherd’s pie that is ready fast on a school night. From Flour On My Face.
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3boysandadog.com
Meatloaf Casserole
Seasoned ground beef mixed with vegetable and mushroom soups bakes under a layer of mashed potatoes. It tastes like meatloaf night without shaping a loaf or waiting an hour.
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Mexican-Style Ground Beef Casseroles
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3boysandadog.com
Taco Bake Casserole
Taco-seasoned beef gets layered with boxed mac and cheese, sour cream, salsa and two cheeses. It is a mash-up of taco night and mac and cheese night in one pan.
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3boysandadog.com
Beef and Salsa Casserole
Ground beef, corn and chunky salsa get layered with tortilla chips and Monterey Jack, then baked for just 20 minutes. It is a quick pick for Cinco de Mayo or any busy weeknight.
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amandascookin.com
John Wayne Casserole
A biscuit crust holds taco-seasoned beef, peppers, onion and jalapeños under a creamy cheddar topping. It is filling enough for big appetites and slices like a pie. From Amanda’s Cookin’.
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amandascookin.com
Southwest Ground Beef Casserole
Ground beef, pasta, corn and tomatoes with green chiles simmer in a seasoned tomato sauce, then bake with cheese on top. It is mild enough for picky eaters but still has some Tex-Mex flavor. From Amanda’s Cookin’.
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www.yourhomebasedmom.com
Taco Pasta Bake
Elbow macaroni and taco-seasoned beef bake in a tomato sauce under cheddar, Monterey Jack and crushed tortilla chips. The chips add crunch, and the recipe notes that ground turkey works too. From Your Homebased Mom.
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writtenreality.com
Baked Burrito Casserole
Flour tortillas are layered with seasoned beef, refried beans and a creamy sauce, then baked under Mexican blend cheese. It has all the burrito flavor without rolling a single one. From Written Reality.
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writtenreality.com
Tex-Mex Casserole
Corn chips, black beans, corn, Rotel and seasoned beef bake together with cheese for 30 minutes. It is a good size for a potluck or a church supper. From Written Reality.
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eatathomecooks.com
Beef and Black Bean Taco Bake
Tortillas, ground beef, black beans and a black bean and corn salsa get layered like an enchilada casserole. The beans stretch a pound of beef to feed more people. From Eat at Home.
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www.jugglingactmama.com
Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole
Browned beef, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn and tortillas are layered in the slow cooker and left to cook for 4 to 6 hours. Start it after lunch and dinner is ready when everyone gets home. From Juggling Act Mama.
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Comfort Classic Ground Beef Casseroles
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www.raininghotcoupons.com
Philly Cheesesteak Ground Beef Casserole
Ground beef, mushrooms and fajita vegetables in a cheesy sauce bake under a crescent roll crust. It has the flavor of a cheesesteak sandwich at a fraction of the price of steak. From Raining Hot Coupons.
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sweetpeaskitchen.com
Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole
Cooked rice, ground beef, peas and tomato sauce get topped with sour cream and cheddar. It is a smart way to use up leftover rice from earlier in the week. From Sweet Pea’s Kitchen.
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crystalandcomp.com
Easy Beef Cabbage Casserole
Ground beef, rice and chopped cabbage bake with Rotel and cheddar for an unstuffed cabbage roll dinner. Cabbage is inexpensive and adds a lot of volume to the pan. From Crystal and Co.
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crazyadventuresinparenting.com
Cheeseburger Casserole
Bread cubes, browned meat and cheddar soak in an egg and milk mixture and bake like a savory strata. It tastes like a cheeseburger and can be put together ahead of time. From Crazy Adventures in Parenting.
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Make-Ahead and Freezing Tips for Ground Beef Casseroles
- Drain the beef well. Pour off the fat after browning so the casserole does not turn greasy or soupy, especially in pasta and potato bakes.
- Cook ground beef to 160 degrees. Brown it until no pink remains, and check with a meat thermometer if you are unsure.
- Undercook the pasta for freezer meals. Boil noodles a couple of minutes short so they do not go mushy when the casserole is reheated.
- Hold crunchy toppings. Add tater tots, tortilla chips or corn chips right before baking so they stay crisp.
- Freeze in the right dish. Assemble freezer casseroles in glass baking dishes and wrap them tightly in foil. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight, then let the dish sit on the counter while the oven heats so the glass is not shocked by the temperature change. A Dutch oven works well for the stovetop-to-oven recipes.
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Ground (or minced meat as they say in Europe and Australia) is so amazingly versatile! All your recipes look family friendly and easy to put together quickly. Thank you for bringing them to FF.
Making recipes with ground beef is my favorite! Pinning! Thanks for sharing!