11 Quick, Juicy & Flavor-Packed: Ground Beef Recipes for Hot Days

When it’s too hot to spend hours cooking, these quick and flavorful ground beef recipes come to the rescue. From cheesy stovetop sliders to crisp taco salad, they’re perfect for summer dinners and casual get-togethers.

Perfect Grilled Burgers

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These easy homemade grilled burgers are a summer staple—simply seasoned, perfectly juicy, and served on toasted sesame buns for that classic cookout flavor. Get the Recipe: Perfect Grilled Burgers

Beef Taco Salad

Beef taco salad in a white bowl.
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Beat the heat and enjoy this Beef Taco Salad instead of heating up the kitchen. You can easily prep the meat the day ahead too! Get the Recipe: Beef Taco Salad

Walking Tacos

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Photo Credit: Dance Around The Kitchen

Loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings, Walking Tacos are the ultimate handheld meal—perfect for summer parties, BBQs, and easy weeknight dinners! Get the Recipe: Walking Tacos

Baked Beans with Ground Beef & Bacon

Bake beans with ground beef in a skillet.
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Planning a backyard bbq or potluck? This easy baked beans with ground beef recipe is a crowd favorite! Get the Recipe: Baked Beans with Ground Beef & Bacon

Zucchini Boats

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These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a fresh and flavorful summer dinner, filled with seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella. Light, easy, and ready in under an hour—perfect for a weeknight meal! Get the Recipe: Zucchini Boats

Ground Beef Tacos

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These 3-Ingredient Tacos are budget-friendly and the whole family will love them !Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Tacos

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger sliders on a wooden board.
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Ready in 30 minutes, these bite-sized Cheeseburger Sliders will be a hit at an family gathering or backyard bbq. Get the Recipe the Recipe: Cheeseburger Sliders

Taco Pasta Salad

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This traditional taco pasta salad is made with rotini pasta, ground beef, sweet tomatoes, veggies, cheese, and topped with sweet Catalina dressing. Get the Recipe: Taco Pasta Salad

Big Mac Salad

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This Big Mac Salad delivers all the iconic flavors of the classic burger—ground beef, iceberg lettuce, onions, pickles, and a tangy copycat Big Mac sauce—without the carbs. It’s a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for summer lunches or easy weeknight dinners. Get the Recipe: Big Mac Salad

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly cheesesteak sloppy joes on a white plate.
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With only ten minutes of prep time, traditional sloppy joes are replace with these elicious Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. Get the Recipe : Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers

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These Italian stuffed peppers are filled with rice and ground beef, then topped with melted cheese, for a perfect family dinner. Get the Recipe: Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers

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