27 Dinner Ideas with Ground Beef and Potatoes
Looking for a recipe for a complete meal made from ground beef and potatoes? I’ve got you covered with ideas the whole family will love.
With simple ingredients, you can come up with a wide variety of exciting dinners that the entire family will ask you to make again and again.
If you’re out of ideas, these 27 easy ground beef recipes will absolutely come to your rescue. You’ll be able to create a hearty meal that fills everyone up.
Be sure to add these to your family favorites!
Dinner Ideas with Ground Beef and Potatoes
The Best Crock Pot Ground Beef And Potato Casserole
Let’s start with my favorite ground beef recipe and cheesy potatoes. The slow cooker makes the cheesy ground beef and a creamy sauce mouthwateringly delicious. And with potatoes, it is pure comfort food. The easy dinner recipe can be made with Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.
Easy Crock Pot Hamburger And Vegetable Soup
This simple soup eats like a complete meal. It tastes amazing and provides a ton of nourishment in every bite. Plus, the recipe is versatile - add some chili powder to spice things up a little. You’re going to love every bite of the easy beef and potato soup.
Easy Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
If you love sloppy joes, cheese, and tater tots, then this simple dinner recipe is going to steal your heart. And the cheesy casserole will get everyone to the table in a hurry. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s surprisingly easy to make the hearty dish!
Easy Ground Beef Pot Pie Recipe
Few things are cozier than a mix of ground beef, veggies, and potatoes tucked into a pie crust. You’ll love this delicious recipe! The beef and potato recipe can be cooked in a large skillet, transferred over to a pie pan, and baked for a fantastic meal. And you can always add a little variety and sprinkle in some cheese for cheesy potatoes and beef.
5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole
Just five simple ingredients are all it takes to throw together my tasty ground beef casserole. My husband and kids always gobble this one up! Melty cheese, hearty potatoes, and ground beef make up this delicious dish. Add some lean meat for a lower-fat meal.
The Best Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Whenever we have lots of people over, I make my tater tot casserole to ensure everyone has plenty to eat. It’s the kind of dish everyone helps themselves to again and again.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
My other hamburger and vegetable soup is done in the slow cooker, but this one is one you make on the stove. With even more veggies, it is truly a great way to cozy up-to-fall flavors in a bowl.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
A lot of people love shepherd’s pie, and it’s easy to see why. Savory ground beef and vegetables are topped with a bed of mashed potatoes, along with a finishing touch of melted cheese on top. As the time of year approaches for cozy recipes, don’t miss this one!
Picadillo
Are you looking for dinner ideas that are different? Try Filipino picadillo. This flavorful dish of ground beef, diced potatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and raisins really gives you something unique.
Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and potatoes
Take your taste buds to Greece, and they may never want to come back after having moussaka. This layered dish features ground beef, potatoes, eggplant, and a luscious cream sauce. It’s perfect for the company too!
Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato
A great ground beef meal is meatloaf, a surefire classic. But what if you put it into muffin tins and topped it with mashed potatoes? Yum!
Taco Bell Nacho Fries
For a fun dinner recipe, try making nacho fries the homemade way. Inspired by Taco Bell’s hit menu item, this recipe helps you combine flavorful ground beef and cheese with fries for an addictive dish.
Curried Ground Beef with Peas and Potatoes
Take ground beef, potatoes, and peas and combine them with curry. This totally simple recipe is a great way to shake up your dinner menu with the bold flavors of India.
Italian Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe
Italian seasoning combined with ground beef, green pepper, potatoes, and a few other essentials gives you an instant classic. You’ll love this savory dinner idea for any night of the week.
Easy Hamburger Gravy
There’s nothing like a vintage recipe to really bring everyone to the table. Hamburger gravy topped on mashed potatoes is as soul-soothing as it gets for a truly classic homestyle meal the entire family will go wild over! The savory gravy makes any meal taste amazing. You can use heavy cream for a rich gravy, whole milk, or skim milk for less fat. It's one of the best dishes around.
Easy Indonesian Beef Potato Croquettes - Much Butter
Take your taste buds to Indonesia with these beef potato croquettes. These savory patties are made with mashed, fried potatoes and are filled up with ground beef to create a sensational flavor profile you’ll love for an easy and delicious dinner. The croquettes may look small, but they are a hearty dish.
Mexican Taco Potato Casserole Recipe
It’s hard to tire of taco night, but if you’re out of shells, try this Mexican taco potato casserole. Ground beef is seasoned with taco seasoning and paired with cheese and potatoes for a new way to do Mexican cuisine in your casa.
Cowboy Crockpot Potatoes
Here’s a perfect one-pot meal using red potatoes, ground beef, cheddar cheese, beans, and hot sauce for a Tex-Mex meal. If your belly needs pure comfort food, you’ll find it with every bite of these comforting meals. You can even add some green chiles to spice things up a little more.
Hamburger Hash
This classic recipe takes potatoes, cheese, lean ground beef, and onions, uniting them for a filling meal. Just like Grandma used to make, it’s one of those simple dinners that you’ll want in your arsenal of ground beef recipes.
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup
When it’s that time of year for soups, grab a crusty loaf of bread to serve with this cheesy hamburger potato soup. Cheesy ground beef and plenty of potatoes in a creamy broth are just what you need after a long day.
Porcupine Meatballs
Here’s one ground beef recipe that is guaranteed to fill you up. The meatballs are made with ground beef and white rice, which sticks out like fun little porcupine quills. Cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with Worcestershire and topped with mashed potatoes, you’ll wonder where this budget-friendly recipe has been all your life.
Hamburger Steak (with Gravy!)
Another budget-friendly recipe you can make is hamburger steaks and smother them in a delicious brown gravy. This recipe ensures they stay juicy. Serve on top of mashed potatoes. It’s like traveling back to the diners of the past.
Double Stuffed Taco Potatoes and a Giveaway
Potatoes create a heartier base to fill up your hungry family. Stuff them with taco-seasoned ground beef, cheese, onions, salsa, and sour cream to give them that signature taco taste!
Texas Hash Casserole Recipe
When you need an easy dinner, do what the Texans do. Combine lean ground beef with rice, tomatoes, and green pepper to get this sizzling dinner on your table tonight!
Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
One thing that caught my eye about this simple recipe is that it has bacon. It’s everything you love about meatloaf combined with a topping of mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheese. What’s not to love?
Potato Roulade (Rocambole de Batata)
And finally, for a fancier ground beef recipe, try this potato roulade. You take mashed potatoes and bake them on a sheet pan, then fill it with seasoned ground beef and cheese. It gets rolled up and topped with tomato sauce, then sliced up when you serve it for that extra wow factor that will make a great addition to your dinner party recipes.
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes
Layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese create a delicious and satisfying meal that's loved by all. Occasionally, I like to add green beans or corn to add extra flavor and nutrition. Overall, it's a simple yet delicious meal that's perfect for any night of the week.