Our favorite slam-dunk casseroles that call for ground beef.

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Ground beef is a workhorse in the kitchen.

I can pull out two portions to make meatloaf andchilior one portion to makeburgersfor my family of three.

Johnny Marzetti casserole in a casserole dish next to two red pot holders and a spoon

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Ground beef is also central in many crowd-pleasing casseroles that double as potluck essentials.

They reheat easily in the microwave and freeze well, too.

Find one that speaks to you.

easy taco casserol in a pot at a table setting with bowls of toppings, chips on a platter, and a bottle of beer

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Grab some ground beef.

Get your tried-and-true casserole dish out of the cabinet.

In my recipe, frozen hash browns make it quicker and easier.

shipwreck casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a bowl of scallions, plate, and glass of water

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Plus, the hash browns get incredibly crispy on the bottom and top of the casserole."

Either way, you’ll love this cheesy, mildly spicy Tex-Mex casserole.

The Best Homemade Lasagna

Lasagna is the casserole that will keep you happy for days.

Plate with a Slice of Beef Enchilada Casserole Topped with Sour Cream, Cilantro, Jalapeno, and Sliced Avocado, Surrounded by a Half Cut Avocado, a Bowl with Side Salad, a Table Cloth, and a Casserole Dish with More

Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz

Layers of cheese (lots of cheese!

), sauce, and noodles pull no punches here.

This is simply delicious homemade lasagna the way you want lasagna to taste.

Casserole Dish of Cheeseburger Casserole with a Serving Already Served Using a Spoon at a Table Setting (a Plate with a Serving of Casserole, Bowl of Dry Parsley, a Table Napkin, and a Glass of Ice Water)

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Need to make it ahead?

you’re able to make it and freeze itunbaked or baked.

You dont even have to microwave itthe rice will finish cooking and heating up in the skillet."

Spoon of Philly cheesesteak lifted from casserole.

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Moussaka

Every country in the Mediterranean region makes a version of moussaka.

Pull out your deepest 9x13-inch casserole for this one.

You’ll need it for all the delicious layers.

Side view of a piece of lasagna on a plate.

Cambrea Bakes

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

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Beef Noodle Casserole

This casserole has ground beef, noodles, and cheddar cheesealways a great combination.

But it throws in some extras such as bell pepper, mushrooms, corn, and olives.

spoonful of unstuffed pepper lifted from skillet with more

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It’s tasty, easy to make, hearty, and makes for great leftovers.

Chili Mac and Cheese

What do you get when you combine chili and mac and cheese?

Serve with hot sauce on the side for those who want to spice it up.

A piece of eggplant moussaka on a plate with a glass of wine and a salad behind it.

Alison Bickel

Top it with buttery mashed potatoes and bake until the potatoes brown on top.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese before baking, if you want, to add another layer of flavor.

Even with all the swaps, it’s full of plenty of flavor.

Spoonful of Johnny Marzetti Casserole lifted from the casserole dish, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates and a bowl of mixed greens salad

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Top it with cornbread batter and bake.

Serve with agreen salad.

Mexican Lasagna

Shake up Taco Tuesday with this Mexican-inspired version of lasagna, sometimes called Taco Lasagna.

Beef noodle cheese casserole in a white casserole dish

Elise Bauer

Layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese make this casserole delicious.

Optional toppings for individual slices of the bubbly dish includeguacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and cilantro.

Loaded Quesadilla Bake

A sheet pan isn’t quite a casserole…

Spoon in Chili Mac Dish

Aaron Hutcherson

Serve with a side of ketchup for dipping forkfuls into.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Laurel says, “Add some vegetables to up the nutritional value.

Slice of Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain “Lasagna”) on a white plate

Marta Diaz

A slice of shepherd’s pie on a plate with a fork.

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

shepherd’s pie casserole with cauliflower topping

Alison Bickel

A casserole dish with a tamale pie and a piece missing.

Annika Panikker

Oval baking dish filled with a cheesy pasta bake

Cambrea Bakes

Mexican Lasagna or taco lasagna recipe

Elise Bauer

Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings (Salsa, Guacamole, and Sour Cream)

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Elise Bauer

homemade hamburger helper in a skillet at a table setting with two glasses of soda and a side salad

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