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Quick and Easy Ground Meat Recipes

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Jul 20, 2018 (Updated: Jul 28, 2026)
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SLOPPY JOES

Let’s talk about the real MVP of busy weeknight dinners: ground meat!

Whether you have ground beef, chicken, turkey, veal, or lamb sitting in your fridge or freezer, it is hands-down one of the absolute fastest ways to get a hearty, delicious, and incredibly filling dinner on the table. When you’re juggling work, kids, and a million errands, you need meals that come together in a flash without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Try out this meatball maker to make it even faster!

Ground meat is the ultimate kitchen chameleon. It cooks quickly, fits into almost any budget, and the versatility is mind-blowing! Think beyond the basic burger—we’re talking about juicy sloppy joes, savory meatballs (pro-tip: grab a meatball maker to make shaping them a total breeze!), comfort-food meatloaf, and festive taco nights. But why stop there? You can whip up crispy egg rolls, cozy stuffed peppers, and even fun, kid-friendly meat pizzas!

The absolute best part? Most ground meat recipes are completely customizable. If a recipe calls for beef, but you prefer light ground turkey or rich ground lamb, swap it out! It’s all about making quick, kosher cooking work for your family.

Below, I’ve rounded up 34 different ways to use ground meat to keep your weekly meal plan fresh, fast, and fabulous. Dive in and find your family’s new favorite!

1
Cincinnati Chili
Kosher Cincinnati Chili
Check out this recipe
2
Baked Empanadas with Beef Filling
Baked Empanadas with Beef Filling
Check out this recipe
3
chicken hummus
Chicken or Turkey Hummus
Check out this recipe
4
Curry Turkey Burgers
Curry Turkey Burgers
Check out this recipe
5
Five Spice Turkey Eggrolls
Five Spice Turkey Egg Rolls
Check out this recipe
6
Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Ragout
Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Ragout
Check out this recipe
7
Lamb meatballs
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Check out this recipe
8
chicken meatball stew
Chicken Meatball Stew
Check out this recipe
9
collards
Stuffed Collard Greens
Check out this recipe
10
Chicken Meatballs
Tomato Orange Chicken Meatballs
Check out this recipe
11
Brick Shaped Turkey Meatloaf
Brick-Shaped Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Charoset
Check out this recipe
12
Freezer Chili
Homemade Freezer Chili
Check out this recipe
13
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Grandma’s Meatballs
Meatballs just like grandma used to make; seriously! You’ll love ’em. This recipe was given to me by my hubby’s Grandma Martha. It’s been in her recipe box so long that no one knows its exact origins. All we know is that it’s a surefire success. It gives you a light, fluffy meatball every time.
Check out this recipe
14
Taco Soup
Taco Soup
Check out this recipe
15
Spaghetti “Bolognese” - vegan
Spaghetti “Bolognese”
Check out this recipe
16
Moroccan Beef Stuffed Artichhokes
Moroccan Beef Stuffed Artichokes
Check out this recipe
17
Moroccan Cigars
Moroccan Cigars
Check out this recipe
18
turkey chili loaded with cornbread muffins
Turkey Chili with Loaded Cornbread Muffins
Check out this recipe
19
Sloppy Joes and Deviled Potato Salad
Sloppy Joes
Check out this recipe
20
ground lamb kabob
Adana Kebab (Lamb)
Check out this recipe
21
Kofta Kabobs
5-Ingredient Kofta Kebabs
Check out this recipe
22
turkey meatballs with cranberry sauce
Turkey Meatballs
Check out this recipe
23
Stuffed Peppers wide
Stuffed Peppers
Check out this recipe
24
tacos
Tacos
Check out this recipe
25
tunisian stye stew stoup
Tunisian-Style Stoup
Check out this recipe
26
Rich Turkey-Mushroom Stuffing
Rich Turkey-Mushroom Stuffing
Check out this recipe
27
Tangy Lamb & Asparagus Lettuce Cups
Tangy Lamb & Asparagus Lettuce Cups
Check out this recipe
28
Kosher Meat Lasagna
Kosher Meat Lasagna
Check out this recipe
29
Barbecued Meatloaf
Best Barbecued Meatloaf
Check out this recipe
30
Shawarma Meatballs
Shawarma Meatballs
Check out this recipe
31
Turkey Spinach Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
Slow Cooker Turkey Spinach Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
Check out this recipe
32
dairy free meat pizza
Dairy-Free Meat Pizza (Lahmajoun)
Check out this recipe
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