Do you have leftover ground beef and not sure what to do with it? Maybe you made Korean Sloppy Joes or Double Bacon Cheeseburgers, and now you have a half pound of hamburger without a purpose.
Next time you've got extra hamburger hanging out in your fridge, check out this collection of over 25 Leftover Ground Beef Recipes! These recipes will put every last bit of your beef to good use!
Ideas for Leftover Ground Beef
Before we dive into the recipes, I wanted to share some of my favorite non-recipe ideas to use up leftover ground beef. These work especially well for smaller amounts, like a half pound or less.
- Sprinkle it on pizza! Cooked hamburger is a great addition to homemade pizza. You can even add it to frozen pizza for extra flavor and protein.
- Add it to an egg burrito. We love adding cooked ground beef to an egg scramble and using it for Frozen Mexican Breakfast Burritos.
- Toss it in a salad. A little ground beef can go a long way in a salad! It's great for some added protein. Try making a single serving of our Big Mac Salad or Ground Beef Taco Salad.
- Make tacos for one! Leftover ground beef is great for tossing in a taco or two for lunch. Just sprinkle with some of our homemade taco seasoning.
Leftover Hamburger Recipes
½ lb. Ground Beef Recipes
Best Baked Ziti Recipe
With lean ground beef, marinara sauce, 3 different types of cheese, sour cream, and Italian seasonings, this is truly the Best Baked Ziti Recipe. It’s an easy, hearty dish loaded with flavor.
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Italian Stuffed Peppers
These Italian Stuffed Peppers feature your favorite pizza-inspired flavors! They’re packed with Italian sausage and pepperoni, along with the traditional ground beef. Plus, they’ve got zesty sauce and a double-hit of melty mozzarella. Bonus for busy families: they’re ready in under 30, and you can make them ahead for busy nights!
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Lasagna For Two (Loaf Pan Lasagna)
Love lasagna but hate leftovers? Lasagna For Two baked in a loaf pan is a small baked pasta dish that makes only 4 slices. Made with a beef and ricotta cheese filling.
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Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
This easy one-pot Spanish Rice with Ground Beef is a great side dish or add your favorite toppings for an economical, family-friendly meal!
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Turkish Ground Beef Stuffed Eggplant
Turkish ground beef stuffed eggplant called kaniyarik is a dish that is packed with flavors. It is easy to make and freezer friendly.
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Loaded Layered Hummus Dip
Dress up your hummus like never before… Get that scooping going with this beautiful, bright and colorful Loaded Layered Hummus Dip.
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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are packed with a flavorful taco filling and topped with melted cheese.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche Recipe - Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche is an easy, flavor-packed low carb and keto-friendly egg recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or brinner.
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Gluten-free Cheesy Bean Dip
Creamy, cheesy bean dip is a favorite gluten-free appetizer. We have this gluten-free cheesy bean dip for dinner often too as it makes a great burrito filling! One of my favorite things about fall and
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Ground Beef and Veggie Pierogi Skillet
Cooking frozen pierogies is easy in this pierogi recipe with potato and cheese pierogies simmered in a deliciously seasoned beef and vegetable sauce.
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¾ lb. Ground Beef Recipes
Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe
This Cheeseburger Pizza recipe has it all! Ground beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions...on a sesame seed crust.
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Taco Mac and Cheese (Mexican Mac and Cheese)
Taco Mac and Cheese can be made from scratch or w/ leftover taco meat. Combine two family favs in a meal that comes together in less than 30!
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Patty Melt with Secret Sauce
Make your own patty melt with secret sauce - thin ground beef patty is layered with caramelized onions, melty cheese, and a tangy secret sauce.
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Sambousek (Lebanese Meat-Filled Savory Pies)
Sambousek or Sambousak are Lebanese meat pies, filled with a meat or cheese filling. This Sambousek recipe has a seasoned beef filling.
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1 ½ lbs. Hamburger Recipes
Sometimes the best way to use up leftover ground beef is to add an extra pound of ground beef!
Most of our burger recipes use 1 ½ lbs of ground beef. Pair a burger recipe with another recipe from this section, and you'll have the perfect amount.
Ranch Burgers
Seasoned with a classic ranch seasoning blend and piled high with crisp veggies and a drizzle of ranch dressing, these Ranch Burgers bring bright, herby flavors to a classic burger.
Air Fryer Taquitos
The next time a craving for those dippable mini Mexi-rolls hits, skip the freezer section and reach for this Air Fryer Taquitos recipe!
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Cheesy Mini Meatloaf (and Meatloaf Muffins)
Mini Meatloaf is tender, flavorful, budget friendly, and so easy to make! The whole family will love this cheesy meatloaf recipe!
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Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread
Skip the buns and make this family-style Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread, instead. Add a side of chips and it’s dinner-time in no time flat. Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread There seems to always be spirited debate about the origin of some of our most beloved foods. Sloppy Joes are believed to be a spinoff of.…
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This easy Instant Pot Taco Soup is loaded with Mexican taco flavors like chipotle and can be ready in about 30 minutes with your favorite taco toppings!
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Double Bacon Cheeseburger
This homemade Double Bacon Cheeseburger rivals any burger chain! With two patties, two kind of cheese, bacon, and all the toppings, this burger is classic comfort food.
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Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs {Appetizer} - Out Grilling
Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs are the perfect grilling appetizer for cookouts. Cheddar cheese is wrapped with both sausage and ground beef.
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Stuffed Pepper Skillet - Keto Recipe
Easy unstuffed peppers! This tasty one pan keto dinner recipe is easy to make and full of classic stuffed pepper flavor.
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Instant Pot Beef and Shells
Easy Instant Pot Beef and Shells recipe! This easy, one-pot recipe turns ground beef and pasta into a creamy, cheesy dinner!
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Avocado Burgers
Avocado Burgers are stacked high with fresh avocado slices, microgreens, and a citrusy aioli.
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We hope this gave you plenty of ideas for using up ground beef. If you found this helpful, you might also want to check out our tips for How to Spread Ground Beef.