26 Easy and Simple Ground Beef Recipes with 5-Ingredients or Less

• Ravioli Lasagna
• Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
• Tomato Hamburger Soup
• Mexican Stuffed Peppers
• Burger Americana
• Pizza Roll-Ups
• Asian Beef and Noodles
• Beefy Tortellini Skillet
• Smothered Burritos
• Creamy Beef & Potatoes
• Super Spaghetti Sauce
• Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
• Beefy Biscuit Cups
• Cheeseburger Pockets
• Mom’s Sloppy Tacos
• French Bread Pizza
• Beefy French Onion Potpie
• Mexican Bubble Pizza
• Tex-Mex Pasta
• Lasagna Rolls
• BBQ Meat Loaf Minis
• Grilled Italian Burgers
• Mini Party Burgers
• Mini Crescent Burgers
• Beef Macaroni Soup
• Bubble Pizza

Ravioli Lasagna

When you taste this casserole, you’ll think it came from a complicated, from-scratch recipe. Really, though, it starts with frozen ravioli and has only three other ingredients. —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North Carolina

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Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It’s also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, KansasGo to Recipe  

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Tomato Hamburger Soup

As a full-time teacher, I only have time to cook from scratch a few nights each week. This slow-cooker soup recipe makes a big enough batch to feed my family for two nights. —Julie Kruger, St. Cloud, MinnesotaGo to Recipe

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

This nutritious yet economical summer meal makes the most of my home-grown peppers. I like to top it with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips and salsa, but it’s wonderful on its own, too. —Kimberly Coleman, Columbia, South CarolinaGo to Recipe

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Burger Americana

Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings. For instance, peanut butter and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New YorkGo to Recipe

Pizza Roll-Ups

Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it’s been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized pizza treats, made with refrigerated crescent rolls, in spaghetti sauce. —Donna Klettke, Wheatland, MissouriGo to Recipe

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Asian Beef and Noodles

Asian beef recipes don’t get much simpler. This colorful, economical stir-fry dish takes only five ingredients—all of which you’re likely to have on hand. Serve with a dash of soy sauce and a side of pineapple slices. —Laura Stenberg, Wyoming, MinnesotaGo to Recipe

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Beefy Tortellini Skillet

This tortellini dish is a one-skillet-wonder the family craves. From browning beef to cooking the pasta and melting the cheese, everything happens in one pan. You can add basil or chives for a touch of freshness. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, GeorgiaGo to Recipe

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Smothered Burritos

My brother-in-law teased that I only knew five ground beef recipes. I proved him wrong with my inventive spicy burritos. —Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri Go to Recipe

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Creamy Beef & Potatoes

One of my husband’s favorite childhood memories was eating his Grandma Barney’s Tater Tot Casserole. One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead. Now I always make it this way. — Heather Matthews, Keller, TexasGo to Recipe

Super Spaghetti Sauce

At my house, we never know how many we’ll have for dinner. That’s why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites – flavorful, filling and fast. Smoked kielbasa gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. —Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina Go to Recipe

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Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just four ingredients. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, IndianaGo to Recipe

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Beefy Biscuit Cups

On-the-go families will love these pizza-flavored goodies. They’re made in a wink with convenient refrigerated biscuits and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. —Kimberly Ledon, St. Marys, GeorgiaGo to Recipe

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Cheeseburger Pockets

Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it’s so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you the trouble of making dough from scratch. —Pat Chambless, Crowder, OklahomaGo to Recipe

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Mom’s Sloppy Tacos

No matter how hectic the weeknight, there’s always time to serve your family a healthy meal with recipes this easy and delicious! —Kami Jones, Avondale, ArizonaGo to Recipe

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French Bread Pizza

Slices of this hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please. I sometimes substitute spaghetti sauce for the pizza sauce, or add our favorite veggies to the toppings. —Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, IowaGo to Recipe

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Beefy French Onion Potpie

I came up with this dish knowing my husband loves French onion soup, which makes a good base for this hearty, meaty potpie. — Sara Hutchens, Du Quoin, IllinoisGo to Recipe

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Mexican Bubble Pizza

This tasty pizza offers a new way to experience Mexican cuisine. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear before your eyes. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan Go to Recipe

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Tex-Mex Pasta

After a recent surgery, I wasn’t able to stock up on groceries. One night, I looked in my pantry and created this. The results were fabulous! —Michele Orthner, Lethbridge, AlbertaGo to Recipe

Lasagna Rolls

My Italian lasagna roll-ups are not complicated; they require only basic ingredients to assemble. Prepared spaghetti sauce helps me save time and get dinner on the table sooner. —Mary Lee Thomas, Logansport, IndianaGo to Recipe

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BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. —Linda Call, Falun, KansasGo to Recipe

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Grilled Italian Burgers

When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes them unique. They’re perfect with homemade French fries for a quick meal. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, KansasGo to Recipe

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Mini Party Burgers

We love finger foods in the South. For parties, I make mini burgers in advance and then wrap them in pastry, bake them and serve them with assorted sauces. —Monica Flatford, Knoxville, TennesseeGo to Recipe

Mini Crescent Burgers

A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I substituted ground beef with taste-tempting results. —Pam Buhr, Mexico, MissouriGo to Recipe

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Beef Macaroni Soup

You’ll love my quick version of classic beef macaroni soup. Loaded with veggies and pasta, it’s just as good as if you made it all from scratch. —Debra Baker, Greenville, North CarolinaGo to Recipe

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Bubble Pizza

This recipe has a no-fuss crust made from refrigerated biscuits. For a jazzed-up version, add your favorite pizza toppings. —Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa Go to Recipe

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