Are you in a dinner rut?
I hear you, and I’m here to help!I’ve gathered 15 ground beef and potato recipes that are sure to inspire some new favorites.
These dishes are incredibly rich, hearty, and easy to make!
1. Cottage Pie
I bet you’re wondering what sets cottage pie apart from shepherd’s pie.Let me tell you what I discovered.
Although both involve ground meat and mashed potatoes, the variation lies in the protein.While ground lamb goes into a traditional shepherd’s pie, this cottage pie incorporates ground beef.
In this cottage pie rendition, the mashed potatoes are studded with shredded cheddar cheese, which makes it richer and more flavorful.
2. Loaded Nacho Fries
I’m always down for fries, but these loaded nacho fries are at a whole other level. This dish features crispy crinkle-cut fries piled high with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese sauce, and juicy tomatoes.
In case you’re wondering, these nacho fries also happen to be gluten-free.
3. Filipino-style Picadillo with Potatoes
I am a firm believer that Filipino cuisine features some incredible dishes. I also think it deserves to be in the spotlight as much as other more recognizable cuisines.
This picadillo is a simple recipe with ground beef, diced potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and, believe it or not, raisins. Filipinos enjoy the mix of savory and sweet flavors, so don’t be so quick to judge that dried fruit.
Maybe you’ll enjoy it in this dish if you don’t like raisins in cookies.
4. Ground Beef and Potatoes
Let’s kick things off with a simple dish that won’t let you down.
This delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers bursts with color and flavor. Not only is it tasty but highly adaptable to boot.
You can serve it over rice, use it as a burrito or taco filling, or pile it on nachos. For my part, I enjoy it served over rice with a runny fried egg and a dollop of sour cream.
5. Traditional Moussaka with Eggplants (Aubergines) and Potatoes
If you’ve never tasted moussaka, I urge you to do so! With its layers of ground beef, eggplant, and potatoes, topped with a heavenly cream sauce, it’s truly a divine dish.
Plus, it’s one of those recipes you can’t just have one serving of despite its filling nature.
6. Ground Beef Casserole With Potatoes and Cheese
Here’s another casserole recipe that’s sure to have everyone drooling.
I know that this is true because I’ve served this dish to my friends and family time and again, and it’s always been a success. It’s really not that shocking, since you simply can’t go wrong with potatoes, ground beef, and cheese. When combined, these three ingredients are dangerously delicious.
In this recipe, you get to choose between diced, mashed, or hash potatoes for even more customization.
7. Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato
These meatloaf cupcakes are absolutely adorable. Believe it or not, they’re actually meatloaf cupcakes with a mashed potato frosting.
The creativity behind this recipe is truly unmatched, and it’s easy to prepare. It’s basically the same process as making a meatloaf, only you portion out the mixture in a muffin tin instead of forming a loaf.
8. BEST Hamburger Potato Casserole
Since it’s hamburger in casserole form, it’s impossible not to be obsessed with this masterpiece.
Thanks to the layers of cheese, cream sauce, and scalloped potatoes, this dish is truly what casserole dreams are made of. While its flavor profile is akin to a hamburger, I dare say it’s even better, because of the starchy potatoes.
9. Curried Ground Beef with Peas and Potatoes
Give a traditional ground beef and potato dish an Indian makeover. While you only have to add one ingredient, the flavor curry brings to the mix will blow your tastebuds away.
It’s richly delicious, perfectly spicy, and simply wonderful.
10. Ground Beef Potato Hash
Here’s another incredibly quick recipe that you can serve for any meal of the day. A mix of ground beef and hash potatoes, ground beef potato hash is just as the name describes. With just a hint of Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and spices, you’ll transform this simple recipe.
Your household will ask you to make it again and again, and topping the dish with runny fried eggs will only make it extra filling. The golden yolks create an umami-rich sauce!
11. The BEST Tater Tot Casserole
Everyone knows tater tots are already perfect on their own.But just imagine how amazing they’d taste if you turned them into a cheesy casserole.
Don’t just imagine, though.Actually make this dish that features ground beef and cream at the bottom.There’s also shredded cheese in the middle and crispy, golden tots on top.
Does that sound awesome or what?
12. Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes Au Gratin
If you crave flavor, look no further! Already delicious, this blend of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese kicks things up a notch with spices and seasonings that bring on the heat. Rest assured, however, that it remains mild enough for the whole family to enjoy.
For a bright, herbaceous flavor and pop of color, garnish this au gratin with parsley.
13. Shepherd’s Pie
This crustless pie is a British cooking staple, and it’s easy to see why. Despite not having a flaky crust, it still manages to be phenomenal with a ground beef and veggie base, and a bed of mashed potatoes on top.
Whoever thought up this concept deserves some kind of recognition.
To make your version especially scrumptious, sprinkle on some shredded cheese and broil for a couple minutes. I’m telling you, it’s yum.
14. Cheesy Ground Beef and Hashbrown Casserole
This is the dish for you if you need to feed a crowd. You’ll find ground beef and potatoes at the bottom of this casserole and lots of ooey-gooey cheese up top.
Just be prepared for everyone to ask for seconds, so you may want to make more than one batch. On the bright side, any leftovers will freeze well.