Ground Beef Recipes That Go Beyond Burgers

Think outside the hamburger.

Taste Senior Editor, HuffPost

We know that people don't typically get excited when ground beef is what's for dinner -- unless it means hamburgers, of course. But listen guys, ground beef is the workhorse of many great recipes. Lasagna wouldn't be as hearty. Chili would lack its heartiness. And meatballs would cease to exist. Ground beef makes some of our favorite dishes great. And it holds up on its own too.

The nice thing about ground beef recipes is that they're not only affordable, but they're usually pretty quick and easy to make too. We're not talking about Hamburger Helper, either. Check out the ground beef recipes below and you'll see what we mean.

Caprese Shells With Mini Meatballs

How Sweet It Is

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls

Half Baked Harvest

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Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet Pizza

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Classic Meatloaf

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Korean Beef Bowl

Damn Delicious

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Portobello Shepherd’s Pies

The View From The Great Island

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Hamburger And Macaroni

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Grilled Beef Meatball Subs

Bev Cooks

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Healthier Tacos

Eclectic Recipes

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Crockpot Cheeseburgers

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Nacho Casserole

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Cuban Picadillo

Macheesmo

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Mom's Barbecued Meatloaf

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Bacon And Blue Cheese Potato Skins

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Chili Dog

Bev Cooks

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Patty Melt

Food52

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Bubble Up Enchilada Bake

Buns in my Oven

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Tijuana Train Wreck

Boulder Locavore

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Papas Rellenas

Macheesmo

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Spicy Beef And Basil With Vermicelli Noodles

Bev Cooks

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Beef Tacos

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