
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Short on time, money, or ingredients? We’ve got you covered! These cheap and easy ground beef recipes require five ingredients (or fewer). From quick soups and pastas to crowd-pleasing casseroles and burgers, everyone at your table will love these satisfying meals.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Chili
“My father and I created this easy 5-ingredient chili recipe and everyone we have made it for loved it. It is fast, simple, and delicious.” —Recipe submitter tenastic66
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Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac
“Very, very tasty and filling! This was the first recipe I’ve ever made on my own. It came out really good!” —Reviewer mike
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Sour Cream Burgers
“These tangy sour cream burgers seasoned with onion soup mix are a nice change from regular burgers!” —Recipe creator LAB1
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5 Ingredient Taco Soup
“This simple and delicious 5 ingredient taco soup is perfect for cool nights by the fireplace.” —Recipe creator Shelia Johnson
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Savory Tater Tot Casserole
“Such a simple recipe, but so tasty! Moist inside and crispy on top.” —Recipe submitter MRS G
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Ground Beef for Tacos
“This is a very quick and easy way to cook ground beef for tacos or served over rice. My husband loved this last minute meal idea!” —Recipe submitter JMK
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The Perfect Basic Burger
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Recipe was simple and tasted great, my new go-to when making burgers.” —Allrecipes member Cindy Trivisonno
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Barbecue Beef Cups
“Couldn’t get a picture because my family ate them all before I had a chance. I highly recommend this recipe! You will not be disappointed.” —Reviewer Jamie Via
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Shipwreck Stew
Carrie C.
“I loved that everything in this, I had on hand. It went together easily with little time needed.” —Allrecipes member Carrie C.
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Hamburger Hash
Ronda H.
“This hamburger hash is a quick and inexpensive one-dish meal.” —Recipe submitter RHONDA_M
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Elbows and Ground Beef
“Elbow pasta with ground beef, bell pepper, and onions with tomato sauce. This is a quick and easy meal.” —Recipe creator Luann Charity
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Basic Baked Spaghetti
“Easy baked spaghetti made quickly in the oven. Use different cheeses to create your signature dish.” —Recipe creator Wendy
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Spaghetti a la Philly
Sasha
“Oh my gosh!!! That was the best!! So creamy and good!” —Allrecipes member Brianna Callahan
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Fire-Roasted Corn and Beef Skillet Pie
“This zesty take on a comforting pot pie gets a spicy kick with pepper Jack cheese.” —Recipe submitter Doug
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Mexican Mostaccioli
ReneePaj
“This is an easy quick dinner and stretches out hamburger for a budget meal.” —Recipe submitter cara1997
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Hamburger Gravy
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This hamburger gravy recipe is so easy to make!” —Recipe creator Steven Paul Ray
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