Follow these super easy and fun beef Comfort Food Dinner Recipes to make your evening meals a wow. These recipes use beef and often have a rich, deep flavor because everything is cooked slowly to bring all the tastes together. Examples include dishes like beef casserole or pot roast. Such recipes make you feel warm inside and may remind you of meals you loved eating when you were a kid.
Beef Comfort Food Dinner Ideas
By following the list of recipes we provided, you can create a variety of tasty dishes to liven up your dinner table. These recipes not only offer you hearty meals, but they can also become wonderful new traditions for your family and friends. So why not start today? Choose a recipe from our list and begin cooking up delightful beef dinners that will warm hearts and satisfy hungry stomachs.
Greek Tortellini Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Package (19 Ounces) Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Medium Zucchini, Sliced
- 1 Small Red Onion, Chopped
- 3 Cups Marinara Or Spaghetti Sauce
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
- ½ Cup Cubed Feta Cheese
- ½ Cup Pitted Greek Olives, Halved
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Basil, Divided
Cheeseburger Pizza
Ingredients
- ½ Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Prebaked 12-inch Pizza Crust
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- ¼ Cup Prepared Mustard
- 1-½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups Shredded Lettuce
- ½ Cup Chopped Dill Pickle
- ¼ Cup Chopped Onion
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 To 3 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
One-Pot Spinach Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 2 Cartons (32 Ounces Each) Reduced-sodium Beef Broth
- 2 Cans (14-½ Ounces Each) Diced Tomatoes With Green Pepper, Celery And Onion, Undrained
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 3 Cups Uncooked Bow Tie Pasta
- 4 Cups Fresh Spinach, Coarsely Chopped
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
Chili-Cheese Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- ¾ Cup Finely Chopped White Onion
- ½ Cup Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 (14 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Water
- 8 Ounces Tortilla Chips
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheese, Such As Cheddar Or Pepper Jack
Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 Pound Lean (90% Or Leaner) Ground Beef
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Caraway Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 2 ½ Cups Frozen Bell Pepper And Onion Mix, Thawed, Chopped
- 1 Medium Golden Delicious Or Other Sweet-tart Cooking Apple, Unpeeled, Diced
- 6 Cups Reduced-sodium Beef Broth
- 1 15-ounce Can Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika, Preferably Hungarian Sweet
- 3 Cups Coarsely Chopped Savoy, Or Green Cabbage
- 1-2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can Rotel don't drain
- 1 can Pinto Beans drained
- 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
Mini Meatloaf Recipe Without Eggs
Ingredients
For the meatloaf:
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup milk
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely shredded carrot about one medium carrot (optional)
- ¼ cup shredded onion
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or sub in brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon mustard
One Pot Lasagna Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ pound (8 ounces) ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup full-fat ricotta cheese
Ground Beef, Potato, And Green Bean Casserole
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs. Ground Beef
- 4-5 Medium Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled, and Cubed
- 1 Quart Green Beans (2-15 oz. cans or about 2 lbs. fresh or frozen green beans, boiled or steamed)
- 12 oz. Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 1 ½ c. Sour Cream
- ½ c. Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Minced, Dried Onion
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 1 ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
High Protein Chili
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 28 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 4 ounce can green chilis
- ¼ cup low sodium beef broth (or more if you prefer a thinner chili)
- 1 15 oz can low sodium black beans
- 1 15 oz can low sodium kidney beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1.25 pounds 93% lean ground beef (can use ground lamb or turkey)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (substitute gluten-free flour to keep this recipe gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup unsalted beef stock or broth
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
Sweet Potato Topping:
- 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean (about 4 large potatoes)
- 4 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders
INGREDIENTS
- 12 pack slider buns - brioche
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion - diced or grated finely
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sriracha aioli
Sriracha Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic - minced or grated finely
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 2 small carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- Kosher salt
- ¾ cup red wine
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large sprig thyme
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 12 ounces dry rigatoni
- Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Swedish Meatloaf With Caramelized Cabbage
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, approximately 3 pounds, cored and shredded
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 lb ground beef (or other ground meat of your choice )
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Cheesy Bolognese Rice Bake
INGREDIENTS
For the bolognese sauce –
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500g/1lb ground beef mince
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stick, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced (or grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tin plum tomatoes (roughly 400g/14oz)
- ¼ cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
To Make the rice –
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for greasing your oven dish)
For the cheesy bechamel sauce –
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons plain flour (use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese + ½ cup to scatter on top of the bake
- Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
Optional, to serve –
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
Equipment –
- Oven-proof baking dish (either a small rectangular, roughly 28cm/11″ x 18cm/7″ or a small square 21cm/8″ x 21cm/8″ dish). If you have a larger dish, I’d double the amount of bolognese as you may find it becomes a very thin layer.
Sweet Potato Ground Beef Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes *diced *see note below
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons rosemary *dried/crushed
- 1 lb. lean ground beef *93/7 *see note below
- 1 medium yellow onion *diced *white onion also works
- 1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth *about 2 cups *see note below
- ½ cup heavy cream *or half & half
- 1 & ⅓ cup instant rice *white or brown
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons parsley
Hamburger Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef *97/3 *see note below
- 1 medium yellow onion *or white *peeled and diced
- 2 large whole carrots *peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic *see note below
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon rosemary *dried/crushed
- 1 & ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika *see note below
- 2 medium russet potatoes *peeled & diced into very small, half inch pieces *see note below
- ¾ cup frozen corn
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 2 14.5oz cans (or 3 & ⅔ cups) vegetable broth *or chicken broth *see note below
- ⅔ cup heavy cream *or half and half
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese *or yellow *see note below
