25 Frugal Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes

Do you need a no-fuss easy and cheap meal for busy weeknights? Try these 25 frugal 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.

Looking for some frugal recipes to stretch your budget?

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.

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.

25 Frugal Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes

These hearty and frugal crockpot recipes are the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights at home.

Beef Ramen Noodles– Dishes ‘n’ the Kitchen

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.

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes– I Heart Eating

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.

Crockpot Goulash-Summer Yule

Slow cooker hamburger goulash is one of our family’s favorite crockpot recipes. Try it and see why it’s so delicious.

Crockpot Pizza Casserole– Suburban Simplicity

This cheesy crockpot pizza casserole with ground beef is an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy! It’s perfect to feed a crowd.

Crockpot Ground Beef Casserole-Amanda’s Cookin’

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!

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak- The Short Order Cook

The ultimate comfort food recipe to make in the crockpot is salisbury steak. The amazing gravy makes these tender ground beef patties irresistible.

Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole– Simply Stacie

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!

Crockpot Ground Beef Curry– Two Pink Peonies

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.

Crockpot Beef Chili– Love From the Oven

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.

Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone– From Valerie’s Kitchen

Hearty slow cooker hamburger minestrone is substantial enough to serve as a main course. A wholesome meal, chock-full of fresh veggies and beans.

Pasta Fagioli Soup-Son Shine Kitchen

The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare delicious pasta fagioli soup, similar to the restaurant version from Olive Garden.

Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup– Belle of The Kitchen

Crockpot cheeseburger soup is the perfect way to warm up after a long day. It’s pure comfort food!

Slow Cooker Taco Soup- Cinnamon & Sage Co.

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!

Cowboy Beans (Slow Cooker)– Delicious Table

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.

More Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes We Love:

Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls– Sweet and Savory Meals
Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie– Eating on a Dime
Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff– Persnickety Plates
Crockpot Meatloaf– The Chunky Chef
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs- Six Sisters’ Stuff
Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs– Beyond the Chicken Coop
Shipwreck Casserole in the Slow Cooker– The Kitchen Magpie
Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash– The Magical Slow Cooker
Crockpot Meatball Subs-Daily Appetite
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup– My Organized Chaos
Crockpot Lasagna Soup- Family Fresh Meals

There you go, 25 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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