Cozy Ground Beef Dinners for Winter

Taste of Bangladesh January 12, 2026

 Cozy Ground Beef Dinners for Winter 

Cozy Ground Beef Dinners for Winter

Cold and blustery winter nights are perfect for tucking into a cozy ground beef dinner. They’re hearty and will warm you up inside. Cheesy skillet meals, meatballs of all kinds, and stick-to-your-ribs casseroles round out this comforting collection of filling dinners to keep you nice and toasty all winter long.


  •  Cheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet

    • A top view of a skillet with the Cheesy Hamburger Skillet Recipe

      Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

      “Everything cooks in a single skillet and takes less than 20 minutes to cook. The result is an ultra-creamy pasta balanced with acidic tomatoes and a beefy flavor.” —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

     Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)

    • Bowl of copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs served over mashed potatoes, and in the surroundings, a table setting with a stack of plates and a sage table napkin

      Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood

      “This is a wonderful recipe for meal prep. You can form these meatballs a day or two in advance, then place them in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to cook. For longer term storage, you can also flash freeze uncooked meatballs on a baking tray, then transfer them to an airtight container for up to three months in the freezer.” —from the Editors of Simply Recipes

     5-Ingredient Barbecue Meatloaf

    • Overhead shot of a sliced up meatloaf on a white serving plate, with two slices of meatloaf on another plate next to it

      Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

      “Many meatloaf recipes use a ton of different vegetables like peppers, onions, carrots, and/or celery. Beyond all the chopping, they also require you to sauté them before adding them to the meat. My mom narrowed down the ingredients over the years to just onion, and since she doesn’t love knife work, she grates it instead.” —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

     Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

    • Classic Tater Tot Hotdish in a baking dish with one scoop removed

      Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

      “I loved how easy this was and it's a complete meal! I appreciated the crunch from the veggies and crispy tater tots. Some casseroles are all mush, but this had a good variety of textures.” —Austin S, Reader

    • Johnny Marzetti Casserole

    • Spoonful of Johnny Marzetti Casserole lifted from the casserole dish, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates and a bowl of mixed greens salad

    • Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

      “I contend that macaroni is the pasta for Johnny Marzetti. Egg noodles are also traditional, but macaroni creates a superior framework to hold the sauce and beef together. I suppose you could use penne, but doing so would push it from Marzetti to being Marzetti-inspired.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  •  5-Ingredient Barbecue Meatloaf

    Overhead shot of a sliced up meatloaf on a white serving plate, with two slices of meatloaf on another plate next to it

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “Many meatloaf recipes use a ton of different vegetables like peppers, onions, carrots, and/or celery. Beyond all the chopping, they also require you to sauté them before adding them to the meat. My mom narrowed down the ingredients over the years to just onion, and since she doesn’t love knife work, she grates it instead.” —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

  •  Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

    Classic Tater Tot Hotdish in a baking dish with one scoop removed

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “I loved how easy this was and it's a complete meal! I appreciated the crunch from the veggies and crispy tater tots. Some casseroles are all mush, but this had a good variety of textures.” —Austin S, Reader

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  •  Johnny Marzetti Casserole

    Spoonful of Johnny Marzetti Casserole lifted from the casserole dish, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates and a bowl of mixed greens salad

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “I contend that macaroni is the pasta for Johnny Marzetti. Egg noodles are also traditional, but macaroni creates a superior framework to hold the sauce and beef together. I suppose you could use penne, but doing so would push it from Marzetti to being Marzetti-inspired.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  •  Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

    unstuffed cabbage rolls served on a plate at a table setting with another serving on a plate, a small bowl of minced herbs, glasses of water, and more of recipe in a pan

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “These unstuffed cabbage rolls use all of the same ingredients but are ready in a fraction of the time. Microwavable rice shrinks the cook time even further and keeps the dish a one-pot dinner—no need to boil a pot of rice.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  •  Salisbury Ground Beef

    salisbury ground beef with a side of green beans on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “Yum! Salisbury steak is taken up a notch! This feels like a homey, cozy dish, but also dinner party appropriate.” —Beth W, Reader

  •  French Onion Meatballs

    French Onion Meatballs in a Pan at a Table Setting With Toasted Baguette Slices on a Wooden Platter and a Spoon on the Counter, All on a White Table Cloth

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “For this recipe, we’re not quite caramelizing (which involves taking them to a deep brown color), but still developing tons of flavor, particularly with the additions of thyme, bay leaves, and wine. Half of the flavorful onions are added to the meatballs, while the other half are added to the sauce.” —Laura Manzano, Recipe Developer

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  •  Meatball Sub

    A Plate of Meatball Sub Topped with Banana Peppers and Basil, and in the Background, a Plate With Another Sub and a Glass of Beer

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    “While I’m a big fan of making my own Italian meatballs for these sub sandwiches, I think it’s fine to take a shortcut and use a good store-bought marinara sauce. While it is a bit more expensive, I like Rao’s, a Simply Recipes favorite. Using a high-quality (or homemade) sauce makes a big difference.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer


  •  Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Bowl of stuffed pepper soup topped with cheese and some of the soup in a spoon being taken from the bowl

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayliss

    “Using microwaveable rice is a great time-saving hack. You can just toss it in the soup as-is (without microwaving it first), and it will finish cooking while the soup simmers. And, of course, feel free to use microwaveable brown rice if that’s what you prefer.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  •  Beef Enchilada Casserole

    Beef Enchilada Casserole in a Casserole Dish Next to a Table Cloth, a Plate, and a Bowl with Side Salad

    Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz

    “This recipe is a stand-alone meal that I top with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices. I’ll sometimes add pico de gallo and guacamole if I have some in the fridge or a simple garden salad.” —Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  •  Cheeseburger Casserole

    Casserole Dish of Cheeseburger Casserole with a Serving Already Served Using a Spoon

    Simply Recipes / Dude that Cookz

    “This casserole can serve as your main course, and it is excellent paired with garlic bread or chewy dinner rolls. For a balanced meal, pair with a side of roasted vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts. A garden or tossed salad is the perfect complement as well.” —Eric Jones, Recipe Developer

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  •  Pizza Stuffed Peppers

    pizza stuffed peppers in a casserole dish (close-up)

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “Just like making a pizza, you get to choose your go-to red sauce. You can go with a store-bought pizza sauce or your favorite marinara (I love Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil) or use a homemade sauce.” —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer

  •  Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

    Spoon of Philly cheesesteak lifted from casserole.

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    “Substitute any type of bread for the hoagie roll croutons. You could use a hearty boule loaf or just plain white sandwich bread cut into 1-inch cubes.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  •  Cincinnati Chili

    Cinncinnatti Chili
    Alison Conklin

    “Just dump everything in the pot, stir it as it comes to a boil, and that’s that. This creates a pasty, uniform texture as opposed to distinct crumbles of ground beef. It will not look pretty at first. But stick with us—it works.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  •  Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Plate of Spaghetti and Meatballs Topped with Basil, and in the Surroundings, a Glass of Water, Toasted Bread, a Burgundy Table Napkin, and a Bowl of Parmesan

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    1. “Your tomato sauce will only be as good as your tomatoes! San Marzano tomatoes are an Italian variety of plum tomatoes (a.k.a. Roma tomatoes) with fewer seeds and thicker flesh that are particularly well suited for tomato sauce.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
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  •  Best Beef Chili

    Beef and beans chili
    Sally Vargas

    “This has become my go-to recipe for chili. The separate spices taste better than any commercial chili powder I have found. I make a half recipe, and it still lasts several days.” —Torrey P, Reader

  •  Chili Mac and Cheese

    Spoon in Chili Mac Dish
    Aaron Hutcherson

    “I’d also recommend using a large skillet to cook the beef and vegetables. That way, you can also use it to bake the macaroni and save yourself from dirtying one more dish. Score!” —Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer

  •  American Chop Suey

    overhead view of a pot of American Chop Suey with a ladle

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    “Lots of recipes for American chop suey, especially in New England, include cheese. Feel free to stir in some shredded mozzarella or cheddar at the end of cooking for a gooey, melty element, or add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan to each serving.” —Amanda Stanfield, Recipe Developer

  •  Italian Meatball Soup

    Overhead view of a bowl of Italian meatball soup with a slice of bread and a spoon next to a plate of bread and bowl of parsley

    Simply Recipes/ Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek 

    “I use a small cookie scoop to make uniform meatballs without all the hand-rolling. It speeds up the process and ensures that all the meatballs cook evenly. Alternatively, if you're tight on time, pinch off "balls" of meat, place them on the sheet pan, and forget all about the rolling. Whatever shape they come off as is what goes into the soup. It will still taste delicious.” —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer

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