10 Easy Ideas For Dinner With Ground Beef and Chicken

Looking for some quick and delicious dinner ideas to shake up your weeknight routine?

Whether you’re in the mood for hearty comfort food, something light and fresh, or a flavor-packed meal to impress the family, chicken and ground beef have got your back!

These versatile proteins can turn into everything from creamy pasta dishes to zesty tacos, with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

To help you out, I’ve rounded up five mouthwatering recipes for each—perfect for busy nights or when you just need a little inspiration in the kitchen.

5 Ideas For Dinner With Ground Beef

These meals are simple, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week.

1. Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Spaghetti noodles
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Remove excess grease.
2. Add onion and garlic to the beef, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
5. Serve the sauce over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan.

2. Beef and Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers (tops cut off, seeds removed)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then mix in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the mixture into bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

3. Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
• Taco shells (hard or soft)
• Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole

Instructions:

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain the grease.
2. Add taco seasoning and a little water (as per the seasoning packet instructions), simmering until well-coated.
3. Spoon the beef into taco shells and top with your favorite toppings.

4. Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 small onion (diced)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Layer half the potatoes in a greased baking dish, followed by half the beef mixture. Repeat layers.
4. Spread cream of mushroom soup over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
5. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

5. Ground Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• Cooked rice

Instructions:

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and vegetables to the skillet, cooking until tender.
3. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Serve over a bed of rice.

5 Ideas For Dinner With Chicken

These dishes are versatile, easy to make, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

1. Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove chicken and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for another 5 minutes.

2. Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally with the marinade, until the chicken is fully cooked.

3. Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (cut into thin strips)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Cook chicken strips until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry until tender-crisp.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce and honey. Add it to the skillet with the chicken and stir until well-coated.
4. Serve with rice or noodles.

4. Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden on both sides.
4. Place chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

5. Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (shredded or diced)
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
• 8 small tortillas
• Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instructions:

1. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning and a little water, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
2. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
3. Fill tortillas with chicken and desired toppings.