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18 Easy Leftover Ground Beef Recipes That Save Time and Money

By Lori, Last updated on October 10, 2025
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18 Easy Leftover Ground Beef Recipes That Save Time and Money

Have leftover ground beef from taco night, spaghetti, or burgers? Don’t let it sit in the fridge! These 18 easy leftover hamburger meat recipes will help you turn one night of cooking into multiple delicious meals. From cozy casseroles to quick lunches and freezer-friendly options, these ideas are perfect for busy families who want to cook once and eat twice, without wasting a bite.

Leftover Hamburger Meat Recipes

Buying hamburger meat in bulk can save you money. Don’t let it go to waste! Don’t be afraid to cook it up before it goes bad and use it in dishes for the week or freeze it for future use.

These recipes using leftover hamburger meat are delicious and easy. This collection of recipes includes a variety of different recipes. These leftover hamburger recipes are easy and delicious, from soups and salads to sides and main dishes.

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Recipes Using Leftover Hamburger Meat

Easy Beef and Mushroom Bolognese

Easy Beef and Mushroom Bolognese

Recipe by More With Less Today

“This easy Beef and Mushroom Bolognese recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. Nothing beats delicious and hearty comfort food like this!

Beef Patty Pies

Beef Patty Pies

Recipe by More With Less Today

“Fried plantains taste like crispy slices of bananas. They are delicious with either brown sugar or salt. It’s a well-known traditional Jamaican snack.

Instant Pot Chili

Instant Pot Chili 

Recipe by More With Less Today

“This Instant Pot Chili recipe is quick, healthy, and delicious! Using my Instant Pot, I’m trying new recipes like this to get good food on the table fast!

Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup

Recipe by Maria’s Mixing Bowl

“Hamburger soup is an easy and filling meal that you can use leftover hamburger meat to make in no time.”

Sheet Pan Chili Nachos

Sheet Pan Chili Nachos

Recipe by The Healthy Epicurean

“Leftover hamburger can be used to create a delicious nacho dish that you can serve for lunch, a snack, or weeknight dinner.”

Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Recipe by The Healthy Epicurean

“Using fresh hamburger meat or leftover ground beef, this tasty tater tot casserole recipe is easy and delicious.”

Easy Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Recipe by Marathons & Motivation

“Add some leftover hamburger meat to some colorful diced peppers, rice, and other goodies to make this stuffed pepper soup.”

Easy Meat Lasagna

Easy Meat Lasagna

Recipe by The Curious Frugal

“If you have some extra hamburger meat left over from the night before, add it to some pasta sauce and you can make an easy meat lasagna dish.”

Air Fryer Chimichangas

Air Fryer Chimichangas

Recipe by Recipe This

“Use your leftover hamburger meat to make these tasty air fryer chimichangas for a quick and easy snack or dinner.”

 

 

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Recipe by More With Less Today

“Looking for a tasty and inexpensive dinner idea to make for the whole family tonight? You won’t regret trying this delicious Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe.

Simple Beef Lasagna Crostini

Simple Beef Lasagna Crostini

Recipe by Three Olives Branch

“Use leftover hamburger meat and combine it with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and other goodies to create this tasty crostini dish.”

Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

Recipe by About a Mom

“If you are a fan of cheeseburgers, this cheeseburger soup is easy to make and delicious.”

Mexican Taco Potato Casserole

Cheesy Taco Potato Bake

Recipe by Simplify Create Inspire

“To make this easy dinner dish, use leftover taco meat to make this easy cheesy taco potato bake everyone is sure to enjoy.”

Ground Beef Egg Scramble

Ground Beef Egg Scramble

Recipe by Savor The Best

“Another easy dish –simply reheat your hamburger with some onions, eggs, and more to create this delicious dish.”

Easy Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza Casserole

Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza

Recipe by Dancing Through the Rain

“You only need a half-pound of ground beef to make this filling crescent roll pizza that will make a great main dish or snack.”

Layered Taco Salad

Layered Taco Salad

Recipe by The Kitchen is my Playground

“Serve this layered taco salad for friends and family at dinner parties or as a quick and easy dinner dish you can throw together.”

Pizza Burgers with Mozzarella Cheese

Pizza Burgers with Mozzarella Cheese

Recipe by Baking with Mom

“If you have leftover hamburgers from the night before, turn them into a whole new flavorful meal with this pizza burger recipe.”

Rotel Cheese Dip with Ground Beef

Rotel Dip with Hamburger Meat

Recipe by 3 Boys and a Dog

“Use your leftover hamburger meat to make this tasty Rotel dip that you can serve as a snack, on game day, or as a party appetizer.”

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