Fun Beef Recipes to Try This Summer

by Denise Beyer 03/31/2019

Without a doubt, beef is one of the best meats to cook in recipes. It is tasty and filled with protein. There is something in beef that takes dishes from good to wow. If appropriately cooked the ground beef can be very juicy and satisfying. You can cook it as you would a steak, just add some spices. You can also stew it for a long time and make a warm and satisfying dinner. 

Another way to prepare beef is to air dry it or cure it like corned beef which is cured in a brine solution and is suitable for sandwiches. Ground beef is one of the best uses of beef and is used for meatballs, burgers, and stir-fry. Here are some ground beef recipes for you to try at home. 

Ground beef with potato casserole

Make a warm and hearty dish of ground beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup topped with sharp cheddar cheese. It is a one-pot meal with all the nutrients you need for a healthy life. Protein from the beef, carbohydrates from the potatoes, and calcium from the cheese, what more can you ask for? 

Taco Filling

Sautéed ground beef with some taco seasoning, a little chili sauce, and lots of garlic. Put it on taco shells, top with chopped lettuce, tomato, and tangy and spicy pepper jack cheese for great-tasting snacks. 


The ball is made up of ground beef, homemade bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and seasonings. Every family has their version of famous meatballs. It can be all-American, Swedish, or Italian. Eat them as a complete meal with mashed potatoes, make a meatball sandwich, or eat them atop spaghetti. Whatever your preference, it is super delicious.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Make use of the meatballs that you made and turn them into crowd-pleasing spaghetti with meatballs marinara. Sauté some garlic, onion, basil, salt and pepper, and tomato sauce and top it up with some Parmesan cheese. This delightful meal will become a family favorite.

Mexican Enchilada Casserole

Mexican food is hot on the scene nowadays, and this is no better way to infuse Mexican spices into your life than in an enchilada casserole. Layer ground beef, chili peppers, and cream of mushroom soup over crunchy tortilla chips and top with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Hardy Baked Macaroni

Make your usual mac and cheese meatier by adding ground beef and tomato sauce. Sauté beef, garlic, onion, and tomato sauce, then make a cheese sauce by mixing cheddar, pepper-jack, and Gouda cheeses. Bake it until crispy and brown on top. 

Beefy Macaroni Casserole

Pump up your baked macaroni. As one of the staples in home recipes the noodle dish is a complete meal when you add vegetables like carrots and potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and then top it with cheese. 

You can try these ground beef recipes that you and your family will surely love.

About the Author

Denise Beyer
