Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Dinner Recipes 15 Healthy Ground Beef Recipes You'll Want to Make Every Week By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Instagram Website Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, level one sommelier, and former fitness instructor and personal trainer who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) Her writing has been published in AllRecipes, Runner's World, Shape and Fitness Magazines, as well as on EatingWell.com, Shape.com, BHG.com, ReadersDigest.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on December 8, 2022 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: BHG/Cara Cormack These healthy ground beef recipes require only 40 minutes or less of prep time and are destined—from the first bite—to become family favorites. The versatile, affordable meat is so easy to cook with, and if you use these recipes, it'll be good for you, too. 01 of 15 Eggplant-Beef Pasta Bake View Recipe Jason Donnelly For pasta night, done right—and pumped up with 19 grams of protein and plenty of vegetables—this make-ahead, healthy ground beef casserole recipe is full of tomatoes and eggplant, and topped with lots of gooey cheese. Best of all, you can freeze this dish up to 4 months for a last-minute dinner. 12 Fast and Healthy Pasta Dinners 02 of 15 Beef Taco Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons This easy Mexican casserole is just like eating a taco, only you don't have to worry about the filling falling out. It's made almost entirely with freezer and pantry staples. Inspired by healthy tacos with ground beef, this nine-ingredient dinner is spiced up with an intriguing combination of chili powder and cinnamon. Trust us … that duo works surprisingly well to accentuate the savory beef. 03 of 15 Beef and Biscuit Vegetable Bake View Recipe Blaine Moats Think of this healthy ground beef recipe as a twist on chicken pot pie. Packed with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and extra-lean ground beef, and topped with warm biscuits, this casserole will make Mom proud, and your stomach happy. We call for refrigerated biscuits as a shortcut, but feel free to top with DIY biscuits if you're feeling ambitious and have the time. 04 of 15 Chili Pasta Skillet View Recipe Jason Donnelly Grab your skillet—this uber easy, healthy dinner idea is going to be requested often. Ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and red kidney beans are the perfect combination, especially when topped with a bit of bubbly cheese. 05 of 15 Best Meat Loaf View Recipe Blaine Moats A cozy meat loaf is comfort food at its finest. For a healthy meal, incorporate fresh vegetables, a blend of sweet and savory sauces, and high quality, lean beef. (We opted for a mixture of ground chuck and sirloin to make this high-protein meal.) 06 of 15 Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Andy Lyons These lettuce wraps are (pleasantly) hot and quite easy to make. Ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil for a spicy filling to tuck inside butter lettuce cups. If that's not enough spice for you, drizzle in more sriracha along with red bell peppers and peanuts. 07 of 15 Easy Cheeseburger Soup View Recipe Jason Donnelly It's hard to resist your favorite melty cheeseburger transformed into a warming soup, especially when it's good for you. Extra-lean ground beef keeps this creamy soup lower in fat and calories, and a few big handfuls of spinach boost the vitamin A content. Top the soup with whole grain croutons for a nod to the hamburger bun. 08 of 15 Gnocchi and Meatball Bake View Recipe Jason Donnelly Forget spaghetti and meatballs—dig into gnocchi and meatballs instead. Potato gnocchi (or substitute cauliflower gnocchi to cut even more calories) provides a hearty base, while homemade meatballs add protein to this healthy casserole. 09 of 15 Beef and Black Bean Chili View Recipe Andy Lyons This all-star chili contains a smoky secret: Cocoa powder adds richness and complements spicier flavors like cumin and paprika. A wholesome base of black beans and lean ground beef makes this chili recipe a guaranteed win at the dinner table. Instead of corn bread, consider pairing this healthy meal with a side of tortilla chips for dunking and scooping. 10 of 15 Greek Feta Burgers View Recipe Jason Donnelly Lean ground beef and fresh vegetables will have you feeling good about indulging in a juicy burger. Filled with feta cheese and smeared with a fresh cucumber sauce, this healthy recipe will be the star of your next cookout. 23 Tasty Beef Burger Ideas 11 of 15 Spicy Buffalo Tacos View Recipe Jason Donnelly Look no further, we've found your new go-to taco recipe. Ground beef, kidney beans, and black beans ensure this entrée is full of protein, while fresh poblano chile peppers add heat. These healthy tacos are a cinch to make on a weeknight, too, since they practically prep themselves in your slow cooker. 12 of 15 Taco-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Matthew Clark Ground beef, beans, corn, and more team up for a flavor fiesta. These healthy stuffed bell peppers make a lovely low-carbohydrate, gluten-free option for taco night. Top them with tomato, avocado, and sour cream. 13 of 15 Beef and Cabbage Wraps View Recipe Andy Lyons Longing for the smoky flavors of a summer barbecue, but you don't have time, or the warm weather, to fire up your grill? Try this easy, healthy recipe instead. Sweet corn, tangy ground beef, and crunchy coleslaw combine for a lighter take on cookout cuisine. 14 of 15 Kansas City Steak Soup View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Devour a steak dinner for a fraction of the price—and the calories—with this healthy recipe. We used ground sirloin, then blended Worcestershire and steak sauces into the broth to give this soup the essence of a steakhouse entrée. Frozen vegetables add lots of nutrients and make it a snap to prepare. 15 of 15 Zucchini Noodle Lasagna View Recipe Andy Lyons Layers of cheese and zucchini make this your new favorite casserole. Our vegetable-packed version of zucchini layers, ground beef, melted mozzarella, portobellos and fennel unite in a crazy low-calorie entrée. Since it's so light, we recommend pairing this healthy recipe with your favorite homemade bread. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit