Ground beef and rice are one of our favorite food combinations. There’s just so many ways to prepare the two together, and they always go great together.
That’s why we have compiled this list of easy Ground Beef and Rice Recipes from GypsyPlate and around the internet.
Here, you’ll find cozy soups, hearty casseroles, delicious one skillet meals, and so much more.
Cook your way through all of these amazing recipes, some of them are sure to become your new favorites!
25 BEST Ground Beef and Rice Recipes
This collection of easy Ground Beef and Rice Recipes includes and array of recipes including soups, casseroles, and one skillet meals.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Rice
- Other ingredients vary by recipe
Instructions
- Pick a recipe that looks good.
- Gather ingredients.
- Cook your new favorite ground beef and rice recipe.
Ground Beef and Rice Recipes:
1. One Skillet Mexican Casserole
We’re starting our list of ground beef and rice recipes with one of our very favorites, and one of the easiest.
This One Skillet Mexican Casserole only takes 10 minutes of hands on time and is loaded with great flavors.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Rice Casserole
2. Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is brimming with fantastic Korean BBQ flavors, which are perfectly sweet and spicy, making this bowl truly blissful.
You literally can make this effortless recipe in just 15 minutes, isn’t it great? So whenever you crave some Asian flavors, you know what to cook.
Get the Recipe: Korean Beef and Rice Bowl
3. Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a famous dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. White rice gets a “dirty” color from bits of meat and a generous dose of seasonings.
It’s a super delicious recipe that’s packed with flavor. And although it’s usually served as a side dish, we love it as a main.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Dirty Rice
4. Loco Moco
Loco Moco is a fun, yet delicious, Hawaiian dish where a heap of rice is topped with a beef patty, smothered with gravy, and finished with a sunny side up egg.
This is one of the most fun ground beef and rice recipes!
Get the Recipe: Loco Moco Recipe
5. Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Albondigas Soup is everything you dream about in the perfect soup.
This Mexican delight is loaded with veggies, spices, herbs, and rice enhanced albondigas meatballs all together making this soup a super hit.
When you want a light and comforting meal, give this amazing soup recipe a definite try.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Meatball Soup
6. Lebanese Hashweh – Ground Beef Rice with Pine Nuts
Hashweh (or hushwee) is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine as a humble, flavor-packed dish made of ground meat cooked in clarified butter.
It’s served with browned rice and seasoned with cinnamon and toasted pine nuts. A delicious new flavor to try of you are looking for something new to cook with your ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Lebanese Hashweh
7. Stuffed Bell Peppers
This is the best version of the classic Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe! This delicious dish is loaded with flavorful ingredients which are comforting and filling. You can relish this dish as it is, or serve it with a fresh salad that makes an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
8. Hamburger Casserole with Rice
Give your Hamburger a healthy and comforting twist by making this Hamburger Casserole with Rice recipe!
This easy, cheesy and simple casserole is well seasoned and gets ready in no time. You can easily customize this and make it your own.
Get the Recipe @ theseasonedmom
9. Thai Basil Beef
Pad Gra Prow, meaning Thai Basil Beef. It’s an extremely popular Thai street food.
This is for you if you are looking for a really fast meal that’s really tasty.
Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
10. Ground Beef Burritos
Make the best Ground Beef Burritos with this incredible recipe, which is also freezer friendly.
Just follow some tips and tricks to keep your burrito firm and fresh, so you can easily relish this delicious meal for your busy weekdays.
You will definitely love this version of burritos.
Get the Recipe @ theseasonedmom
11. Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice
This Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice is a wonderful one pot meal with beef meatballs that are flavored with lemon, garlic and oregano. Baked with rice, it’s an easy dinner to put on the table!
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
12. Chimichurri Beef and Rice
If you’ve never had chimichurri, you’re going to be blown away by these flavors.
This rice dish is made up of instant rice, ground beef, bell peppers and lots of fresh herbs. One of our favorite rice recipes!
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
13. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
These surprisingly easy stuffed cabbage rolls are a Polish inspired dish that is bursting with flavor.
The cabbage leaves are filled with with ground beef, brown rice, and seasonings, then drenched in marinara sauce and baked. YUM!
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
14. Taco Bowl
Taco Bowls are super fun to make, loaded with nutrient-rich and flavorful ingredients.
Everyone at home will devour this bowl, which is made with delicious taco ground beef, lettuce, beans, rice, and all other tasty taco toppings which are easily customizable.
It’s a great family meal that gets ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe @ thekitchengirl
15. Stuffed Pepper Soup
This classic Stuffed Peppers Soup recipe is a one-pot meal made with traditional flavors!
This delicious soup is perfect for winter days when you crave something hot and comforting.
Get the Recipe @ twopeasandtheirpod
16. Shipwreck Casserole
This Shipwreck Casserole does sound and look weird, but it tastes absolutely delicious.
This slow cooker dish is super easy to make with layers of onions, potatoes, ground beef, and rice, and is topped with flavorful tomato soup. Just wait till it gets ready…
Get the Recipe @ thekitchemagpie
17. Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Make the most elegant Mexican Stuffed Peppers at home, and wow everyone with this splendid dish.
This straightforward recipe is made with colorful bell peppers which are stuffed with flavorful ground beef, spices, Mexican rice, hearty veggies, and cheese. Doesn’t it sound yummy?
Get the Recipe @ number2pencil
18. Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole
We’re straying beyond the basic white rice with the next recipe, but we can’t help it because this Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole is sooo good!
Not only is it delicious, but it’s an easy crockpot meal. Win, win!
Get the Recipe @ julieseatsandtreats
19. Beefy Mexican Rice Soup
Convert your beloved burritos into a delicious soup form, with this yummy Beef Mexican Rice Soup recipe.
This soup is made delicious with beautifully seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and taco seasoning. It’s a super filling and satisfying Mexican soup which you will get easily hooked on.
Get the Recipe @ tastesoflizzyt
20. Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup
This Cabbage Roll Soup is like a deconstructed, soupified version of cabbage rolls.
With the combo of ground beef, rice and cabbage (along with plenty of seasonings, of course), it’s a complete meal in a bowl.
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
21. Beef Burrito Casserole
Take your leftover rice to a whole new level of deliciousness by making this Beef Burrito Casserole recipe!
This bowl is loaded with beans, rice, salsa, and lots of cheese, making it an irresistible and satisfying meal that your entire family will love.
22. Beef Biryani
Are you a fan of Indian food? Then you should make this version of biryani, which is a famous Indian rice dish.
This recipe is fun to make and tastes absolutely divine. Try it and experience it.
23. Beef and Rice with Veggies
If you want an easy and complete one pot meal, here it is!
This Beef and Rice with Veggies is a quick one pot meal with your favorite combo, ground beef and rice, along with tons of vegetables and seasonings. Try it, we bet you’ll come back!
Get the Recipe @ recipetineats
24. Porcupine Meatballs
Do you know Porcupine Meatballs? If not, this is your new way to cook everybody’s favorite meal.
Porcupine Meatballs are hearty and well-seasoned meatballs with ground beef and rice that simmer in a rich tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
25. Hamburger Potato Casserole
We’re loading up on the carbs on this last item on our list of ground beef and rice recipes!
In addition to the star duo, this casserole also features potatoes. It’s a unique idea, but this recipe shows that it really works!
Get the Recipe @ spendwithpennies
So many amazing ground beef and rice recipes to cook! We hope you love them as much as we do!
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