Kitchen Tips How To Dinner Fix 8 Ways to Amp Up Ground Beef Dinners Winner, winner, ground beef dinner. By Emily Boyette Emily Boyette Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. From galleries and listicles to recipe manuscripts and articles, her knowledge of cooking goes beyond text. Emily is a writer for Allrecipes. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 11, 2021 Ball on a budget with ground beef dinners that prove how versatile this inexpensive everyday ingredient can be. Between mash-ups like beefy taco mac and cheese and jalapeño popper burgers, your ground beef dinner will never be boring! Watch the video above and scroll below for eight delicious recipes that bring the flavor without breaking the bank. 01 of 08 Best Beef Enchiladas Allrecipes View Recipe These beef enchiladas are quick to build with gooey cheese on both the inside and out. The black olives bring a briny zing, while the black beans add texture and flavor. Pair with Spanish rice and your family will go crazy for this. 02 of 08 Patty Melts with Pickled Jalapeños MyRecipes View Recipe Nobody can resist a patty melt, and this version from MyRecipes adds an extra kick with pickled onions and jalapeños. Toast it in a hot pan until the bread crisps and the cheese melts, and you've got yourself an absolutely perfect sandwich that's hearty enough for a casual dinner. 03 of 08 Thai Beef Cabbage Cups MyRecipes View Recipe Move over lettuce wraps, cabbage cups comin' through! In Thailand, this spicy ground beef mixture is called larb, and in this MyRecipes dish, the red pepper flakes can be adjusted to your liking. Serve with lime wedges and chopped peanuts for flair. 04 of 08 Taco Mac & Cheese MyRecipes View Recipe When taco night meets mac and cheese, magic happens. MyRecipes combined melty cheese, hearty ground beef, and a creamy Tex-Mex inspired sauce in this taco-mac skillet for a maximum comfort food meal. 05 of 08 Jalapeño Popper Burgers EatingWell View Recipe EatingWell has taken a simple burger recipe and made it pop with an easy, three-ingredient jalapeño cheese topping. Ground sirloin is one of the leanest cuts of beef, making this a slightly less guilty pleasure. Serve these up with watermelon salad for a balanced, refreshing meal. 06 of 08 Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs Southern Living View Recipe Southern Living brings sloppy Joes to life with a sweet boost of soda for flavor. It'll make your guests ask 'what's in this?' This mixture is anything but traditional, as it's nestled inside a hotdog bun for easier eating. Top with a store-bought slaw, or make it yourself! 07 of 08 Heavenly Taco Pie MyRecipes View Recipe MyRecipes combined all the best parts of Tex-Mex cuisine, cooked into a savory double crust pie. Top with jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, or make your own side of guacamole. 08 of 08 A Minnesotan's Beef and Macaroni Hotdish Allrecipes View Recipe This macaroni and beef hotdish is full of seasonal spices and requires little clean-up. The best part? It's ready in under an hour, making it a weeknight wonder! Related Find More Ground Beef Recipes Here How Long Does Ground Beef Last in the Fridge? 22 Deliciously Different Things to Do With 1 Pound of Ground Beef Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit