20 Tasty and Easy Recipes You Can Make with Ground Beef and Sausage

Ground beef and sausage are staple ingredients in many home kitchens. They are budget-friendly, versatile, and easy to cook with. If you have some ground beef and sausage on hand but are feeling uninspired on how to use them, this article is for you! We’ve gathered 20 delicious, easy-to-make recipes that make the most of ground beef and sausage. Keep reading for family-pleasing dinner ideas, crowd-sized casseroles and soups, weeknight-friendly skillet meals, and more.

Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

When you need dinner on the table fast, ground meat is your friend. Brown ground beef or sausage, add some veggies and seasonings, and dinner is served! Here are some quick and easy weeknight dinners you can make with ground beef and sausage:

Sausage, Pepper and Onion Skillet

• Ingredients: Smoked sausage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Instructions: Slice sausage and sauté in olive oil. Add sliced peppers and onions. Cook until veggies are tender. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.

• Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

• Ingredients: Ground beef, flour, steak seasoning, onions, beef broth, milk, thyme.

• Instructions: Form ground beef into patties and coat with flour and seasoning. Pan fry patties and set aside. Make onion gravy in the pan drippings with onions, broth, milk and thyme.

• Serve hamburger steaks smothered in rich, savory onion gravy.

Gnocchi Skillet with Sausage and Spinach

• Ingredients: Italian sausage, gnocchi, bagged spinach, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan.

• Instructions: Cook sausage in an oiled skillet. Add gnocchi and cook until browned. Stir in spinach and garlic, and cook until spinach is wilted. Top with Parmesan.

• Easy to make in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes!

Family Favorite Casserole Recipes

When you need to feed a crowd, ground beef and sausage casseroles are a perfect choice. These hearty baked dishes feature crowd-pleasing flavor combinations everyone will love. Leftovers can be refrigerated for busy weeknights!

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

• Ingredients: Cooked chicken, ground beef, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips.

• Instructions: Mix together meat, soup, and cheese. Place in baking dish and top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Cowboy Casserole

• Ingredients: Ground beef, sausage, potatoes, corn, beans, enchilada sauce, cheese.

• Instructions: Brown meats and layer with veggies in baking dish. Top with sauce and cheese. Bake until hot.

Cheesy Tater Tot Bake

• Ingredients: Ground beef, tater tots, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, frozen veggies.

• Instructions: Brown beef and mix with soup. Layer with tots, cheese, and veggies and bake until bubbly.

Satisfying Soups and Stews

Ground meat makes a flavorful, protein-packed addition to hearty soups and stews. Try these recipes on chilly nights or when you need a comforting meal.

Loaded Taco Soup

• Ingredients: Ground beef, canned beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, topped with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

• Instructions: Brown beef with taco seasoning, then add beans, corn and tomatoes and simmer. Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Italian Wedding Soup

• Ingredients: Ground beef or sausage, chicken stock, spinach, pastina pasta, Parmesan cheese, and meatballs.

• Instructions: Simmer meatballs and ground meat in broth. Add pastina and spinach and cook until pasta is tender. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Chili

• Ingredients: Ground beef, beans, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper.

• Instructions: Brown ground beef. Add chopped veggies and spices, then stir in tomato sauce and beans. Simmer until thickened.

• Garnish with cheese, sour cream, etc.

Italian-Inspired Favorites

The rich, savory flavors of Italian sausage and ground beef pair perfectly in these Italian-American classics.

Baked Ziti

• Ingredients: Italian sausage, ground beef, ziti pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

• Instructions: Brown meats, boil ziti, mix with sauce and cheeses, then bake until bubbly.

Lasagna

• Ingredients: Italian sausage, ground beef, lasagna noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara sauce, Parmesan.

• Instructions: Make meat sauce by browning sausage and ground beef. Layer noodles, sauce, cheese and repeat to assemble lasagna. Bake until hot and melty.

Sausage Stuffing Muffins

• Ingredients: Italian sausage, ground beef, cubed bread, onions, celery, sage, broth, eggs, cheese.

• Instructions: Combine cooked sausage and ground beef with stuffing ingredients. Scoop into muffin tins and bake until set in the middle.

Meatloaf and Meatball Recipes

Ground beef and sausage are the base of flavorful, homemade meatloaf and meatballs. Here are some easy recipes to try:

Italian Meatballs

• Ingredients: Ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper.

• Instructions: Gently mix all ingredients and roll into balls. Bake at 400°F until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

• Serve with marinara sauce and pasta.

Greek Meatballs

• Ingredients: Ground beef, Italian sausage, feta cheese, oregano, parsley, egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic.

• Instructions: Combine ingredients and shape into balls. Bake until cooked through and feta is melted.

• Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

• Ingredients: Ground beef, bacon, onion, Worcestershire sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and cheese.

• Instructions: Mix ground beef through Worcestershire. Shape into loaf, spread ketchup and mustard on top, add pickles and bacon, then sprinkle cheese over loaf. Bake until cooked through.

Kid-Friendly Recipes

Ground beef and sausage make quick, protein-packed meals kids will love. Here are some easy ideas:

Mini Meatball Subs

• Ingredients: Ground beef, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, mini sub rolls.

• Instructions: Shape meat mixture into mini meatballs and place on baking sheet. Top each with mozzarella and bake until cheese melts. Serve on small sub rolls with marinara sauce.

Beef and Cheese Quesadilla

• Ingredients: Ground beef, taco seasoning, shredded Mexican cheese blend, flour tortillas.

• Instructions: Cook ground beef with taco seasoning and divide onto half of each tortilla. Top with cheese, fold in half and cook in skillet until golden.

Pizza Pasta Bake

• Ingredients: Ground beef, rotini pasta, pizza or marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella.

• Instructions: Cook pasta and brown ground beef. Mix together with sauce and cheese and bake until hot and bubbly.

Chili Mac

• Ingredients: Ground beef, chili seasoning, pasta, kidney beans, shredded cheddar.

• Instructions: Cook ground beef with chili seasoning. Stir in cooked macaroni, kidney beans and cheddar. One-pot comfort food kids love!

Savory Pies and Bakes

Ground meat and sausage make delicious savory pies and bakes with crispy, golden toppings. Here are some to try:

Shepherd’s Pie

• Ingredients: Ground beef or lamb, peas, carrots, onion, thyme, potatoes, cheese.

• Instructions: Sauté ground meat and veggies. Top with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Bake until hot and cheese is melted.

Sausage Quiche

• Ingredients: Italian sausage, eggs, milk or cream, swiss cheese, spinach, pie crust.

• Instructions: Cook sausage and spinach, fill pie crust, and top with egg and milk mixture. Bake until set.

Meat and Potato Casserole

• Ingredients: Ground beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheese.

• Instructions: Brown ground beef. Layer with sliced potatoes, soup mixture, and shredded cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Bonus Recipe: Italian Beef and Sausage Pie

This amazing meat pie combines Italian sausage, ground beef, cheeses, and veggies baked in a springform pan. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• Onion, bell pepper
• Tomato paste
• Eggs, Greek yogurt
• Parmesan, provolone, mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Brown beef and sausage, drain fat.
2. Sauté onions and peppers.
3. Add tomato paste, meat, and juices to veggie mixture.
4. Make egg and yogurt batter.
5. Layer half of batter, half of meat mixture, Parmesan, and provolone cheese in springform pan.
6. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes until set.

This meaty masterpiece is sure to satisfy!