As the weather starts to get colder, many of us look for comfort food to keep us warm. While there are many choices, casseroles rank pretty high up there. They’re usually easy to make with a few ingredients. Throw it in the oven and just wait for it to cook.

If you’re craving a casserole for your family, here are 15 ground beef casserole recipes to try out.

1. Ground Beef Spinach Casserole

If you like spinach, try this casserole recipe. Even if your family members aren’t big spinach lovers, give it a try. With all of the other ingredients, they may not even realize they are eating spinach.

Here’s what you’ll need-

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste

1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or more to taste

salt and ground pepper for taste

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup

1 cup sour cream

1 (8 ounce) package grated mozzarella cheese

Get the directions here.

2. Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

If you’re looking for an easy dinner with some Mexican flair, this casserole could be for you. But, have that water handy, there’s some spice here!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small finely chopped onion

1 1/2 cups water

1/4 cup salted butter

1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste

1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Get the directions here.

3. Retro Ground Beef Casserole with Biscuits

If you like biscuits, this casserole could be on your dinner list. The biscuits are on top to make for a tasty finish.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped celery

1 pound ground beef

4 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

2 cups beef broth

1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Biscuits:

1 cup buttermilk

3 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick® Heart Smart Pancake and Baking Mix)

Get the directions here.

4. Spaghetti Pie I

Who says you can’t have your spaghetti in a pie? This is a great recipe to combine all of your pasta favorites.

Ingredients

6 ounces spaghetti

2 1/2 quarts boiling water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons salt

2 eggs

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup cottage cheese

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped tomatoes

6 ounces tomato paste

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Get the directions here.

5. Hamburger Casserole

Hamburger casserole is an old favorite for many people. There aren’t too many ingredients, but the result is a tasty dinner your family will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 8 ounces egg noodle
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• ¼ cup taco sauce
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Get the directions here.

6. Ground Beef Chinese Casserole

Add some noodles in here to make a Chinese casserole. You may have never heard of this creation before, but it’s worth trying if you like Chinese food.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 cup diced celery

¾ cup water

⅔ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup sliced mushrooms

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles

7. Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole

Get the fire extinguisher ready, this one is spicy! But, if you like it hot, this may be one to try for the family. Just a warning…there are a lot of ingredients here. So, if you’re tight on time, you may want to skip this one.

Ingredients

1 yellow onion, diced

2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste

2 pounds ground beef

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup diced poblano pepper

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes

2 cups water, or as needed

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

For the Cornbread Crust:

2 (7.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese, divided

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

Garnish:

¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Get the directions here.

8. Easy Upside Down Pizza Casserole

Easy to make and tasty to eat, this casserole puts a new twist on pizza…literally. There are few ingredients and it’s easy to make which is great for those nights you don’t have time to fuss.

Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Get the directions here.

9. Taco Pie

It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to have Taco Pie. This is quick and easy meal which everyone can get on board with.

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

1 pound ground beef

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Get the directions here.

10. Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Yes, you can make cabbage in a casserole. The ingredients are simple and the result is amazing.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

1 small head cabbage, chopped

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

½ cup water

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Get the directions here.

11. Easy Tamale Casserole

If you like regular tamales, try this casserole when you want some variety. It’s easy and tastes great. You may even have some leftovers for the next day!

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 small onion, chopped

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn

1 (6 ounce) box cornbread mix

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Get directions here.

12. Ground Beef Casserole with Rice

When you have some leftovers lying around, this casserole could make good use of them. Just mix it all together and dinnertime won’t be long!

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium green bell pepper, diced

1 medium tomato, chopped

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tablespoon minced onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups cooked rice

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Get the directions here.

13. Easy Mexican Casserole

The word easy may be enough for you to try this casserole. The ingredients is easy and so is the prep. It’s a win-win for dinner time.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

2 cups salsa

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

3 cups tortilla chips, crushed

2 cups sour cream

1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup chopped fresh tomato

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Get the direction here.

14. Tater Tot Casserole

If you have little ones at home, you can’t go wrong with tater tots. Add a few other ingredients and you’re ready for dinner.

Ingredients:

Cooking spray

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), divided

1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

½ cup milk

½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Get the directions here.

15. Hamburger Potato Casserole

If your family likes ground beef and potatoes, this one could be a hit. With some extra ingredients for flavor, you could have a new recipe on your menu.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

½ cup chopped onion

¾ cup milk

salt to taste

freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Get the directions here.

Try one of these casseroles or all of them. They’re bound to give you some fresh ideas for dinner for your family.

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By Kristina Cappetta

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Kristina Cappetta is a contributor at SBLY Media.