Do you need a simple and cheap meal for busy weeknights? Try these 36 easy crockpot ground beef recipes for simple dinner ideas your family is sure to love!
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I’ve been really loving using my crockpot lately to cook easy and delicious meals for my family. Since I’m all about spending as much time outside as I can in the summer, my crockpot has been one of my go-to options for simple no-fuss dinners.
I recently shared a collection of summer crockpot recipes we have been enjoying lately. As well, as the benefits of using the crockpot in the summer. But, honestly, it’s the perfect way to get hearty home-cooked meals on the table any time of year.
Being able to dump all of the ingredients in the morning and having a meal ready by dinner time is amazing. Although, I love using it for just about any recipe, one of my favorite ways to use the crockpot is for ground beef dinners because it’s so economical.
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Since we recently started buying our ground beef in bulk, I’ve been on the lookout for quick and easy dinner recipes, especially frugal recipes I can make with ground beef.
So, I’ve gathered up some delicious crockpot ground beef recipes that include casseroles, soups, stews, and pasta dishes that I wanted to share with you, just in case you are looking for easy crockpot recipes too.
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Helpful Tips for Cooking Ground Beef in the Crockpot
Here are a few things that you should be aware of when using ground beef in your crockpot:
- Some of these ground beef recipes have you brown the ground beef before adding it to the crockpot to avoid excess grease. It also makes sure that the ground beef stays crumbled instead of clumped together.
- If you like being able to dump everything in the crockpot at once, try cooking up your ground beef ahead of time and freezing it. That way it’s all ready when you want to use it.
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35 Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes
These hearty and frugal crockpot recipes are the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights at home.
Beef Ramen Noodles (Slow Cooker)
Beef up your weeknight dinner routine with beef ramen noodles made in the slow cooker. These flavor-packed noodles with vegetables simmered in a sweet and savory sauce will become your family’s ‘most requested’ dinner recipe.
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker sloppy joes are an easy crock pot dinner recipe. Ground beef and veggies simmer in the slow cooker for a tasty, hands-off dinner.
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Crockpot Goulash with Uncooked Macaroni (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Slow cooker hamburger goulash is one of our family's favorite crockpot recipes. Try it and see why it's so delicious.
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Crockpot Pizza Casserole
This cheesy crockpot pizza casserole with ground beef is an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy! It's perfect to feed a crowd.
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Crockpot Ground Beef Casserole
Using simple ingredients that provide flavorful results, this cheesy pasta and ground beef casserole is definitely one you'll want to keep in the dinner rotation!
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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
The ultimate comfort food recipe to make in the crockpot is salisbury steak. The amazing gravy makes these tender ground beef patties irresistible.
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Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole
All the flavor of enchiladas, but in an easy-to-make slow cooker casserole recipe. This cheesy comfort food is the perfect family meal with layers of beef, cheese, tortillas, and enchilada sauce. Serve for Taco Tuesday!
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Crockpot Ground Beef Curry {Super Easy Crockpot Recipe}
This crockpot ground beef curry is such a flavorful dish you can leave simmering all day. It is a great recipe for ground beef in your crockpot.
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Easy Crockpot Beef Chili
Crockpot beef chili is a tasty answer to the what’s for dinner dilemma. With only a few key ingredients to toss into the slow cooker in the morning, you can come home to a hot meal the whole family will love.
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Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone
Hearty slow cooker hamburger minestrone is substantial enough to serve as a main course. A wholesome meal, chock-full of fresh veggies and beans.
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare delicious pasta fagioli soup, similar to the restaurant version from Olive Garden.
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Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
Crockpot cheeseburger soup is the perfect way to warm up after a long day. It's pure comfort food!
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Slow-cooker taco soup is a delicious and easy alternative to taco night while still enjoying all your favorite flavors. This simple weeknight dinner will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Cowboy Beans
Cowboy Baked Beans are loaded with browned hamburger meat and crispy applewood smoked bacon. The addition of ground beef makes these absolutely amazing and almost a meal itself.
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Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
Crock pot stuffed peppers are a hearty weeknight dinner idea your whole family will love.
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Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a household classic favorite, hearty and filling!
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Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash
This hamburger hash is pure comfort food! Made with beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup simmered together in the slow cooker for an easy dish your whole family will love.
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Slow Cooker Salsa Beef
When you’re in need of the easiest ever dinner, this Slow Cooker Salsa Beef is just the thing as it takes just minutes to put together. Perfect for meal prepping because it freezes well.
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Crock Pot Baked Ziti
Crock Pot Baked Ziti is a delicious combination of tender pasta, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese that requires minimal effort.
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Slow Cooker Beef Taco Bowls
Tasty Beef Taco Bowls have ground beef, red pepper, Poblano pepper, and spices that cook in the slow cooker with rice.
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Crockpot Shepherd's Pie
This easy Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground beef simmered with veggies in a savory, herbed gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a hearty and comforting dinner for chilly nights.
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Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole
This delicious cabbage roll casserole recipe has all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls but is cooked in the crockpot for an easy family dinner idea.
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Poor Man's Stew in Crockpot
This hearty and comforting slow cooker Poor Man's Stew recipe is not only easy to make, it includes budget-friendly ingredients that both kids and adults will enjoy.
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Crock Pot Barbeque Burgers
You will love these easy-to-make hamburgers in the crock pot that are smothered in BBQ sauce and caramelized onions!
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Crock Pot Meatloaf
This delicious Crock Pot Meatloaf is tender, juicy, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze for an easy comfort food dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Easy Crockpot Lasagna
This crockpot lasagna recipe is the easiest way to make lasagna! Simple to assemble with tender pasta noodles, meat sauce and cheese then it cooks hands off for busy days.
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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
If you love comfort food that’s rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying, these Crockpot Swedish Meatballs are going to be your new go-to weeknight family dinner.
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Crockpot Hamburger Soup
This hearty and comforting Crockpot hamburger soup recipe is easy to make, healthy and delicious.
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Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
This cabbage roll soup is made with hearty ground beef, cabbage, rice, and a mix of veggies simmering in a delicious tomato sauce, for a cozy, set-it-and-forget-it meal your slow cooker was made for!
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Slow Cooker Lazy Lasagna Soup has all the flavors of lasagna, but it simmers all day long for even more flavor for an easy dinner your whole family will love.
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More Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes We Love:
There you go, 36 easy crockpot ground beef recipes that even picky eaters will enjoy. These savory ground beef recipes are perfect for taking to family picnics or potlucks this summer when you need to feed a crowd. As well, as a delicious and frugal option for busy weeknight dinners at home. Enjoy!
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