Food and Recipes Meat Beef 25 Of Grandpa's Favorite Ground Beef Recipes By Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell is a Southern Living fellow who is starting her career in lifestyle journalism. Primarily focused on social media and digital production, Mary Alice is excited to hone her skills and dedicate her professional life to beautiful things, from homes to hearts.A recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, Mary Alice majored in journalism and art history. At W&L, she was co-editor-in-chief of her school paper, The Ring-tum Phi, with her best friend and interned for The Welcome Home Podcast. Now based in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Alice is a Virginia native who is proud to hail from the land of ham and peanuts. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 20, 2024 Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Comforting and dependable. These are two words that can be used to describe your grandfather or other treasured family member in your life, but these words can also be used to describe a mealtime staple: ground beef. These recipes, nostalgic as well as filling, are like a walk down memory lane with every bite. We’ve pulled together ground beef recipes that are bound to be family favorites. 38 Classic Southern Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know By Heart 01 of 25 Spaghetti Casserole Jennifer Davick Grandpa is all about the classics, and this comforting Spaghetti Casserole is a dish he can enjoy as leftovers for the rest of the week. Serve with a salad and a slice of crusty garlic bread. get the recipe 02 of 25 Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls are just as nostalgic as your favorite family member's oversized sweaters. Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves. get the recipe 03 of 25 Sheet Pan Meatloaf Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely We love this Sheet Pan Meatloaf the comes together much quicker than more traditional versions. get the recipe 04 of 25 Classic Beef Chili Greg DuPree A bottle of beer transforms our Classic Beef Chili into something your Grandfather will gladly enjoy on game day or any other night of the week. Make this chili as spicy as your heart desires. get the recipe 05 of 25 Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Everything tastes better when it's cooked in a cast iron skillet. That's just the truth. Our Cast-Iron Skillet Burger is no exception, with the skillet building a wonderful level of seasoning that's hard to replicate. get the recipe 06 of 25 Sloppy Joe Casserole With Dinner Rolls Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Pleasing kiddos and older relatives everywhere, you cannot go wrong with Sloppy Joe Casserole With Dinner Rolls. A gooey layer of cheddar cheese as well as a little bit of mustard and dill pickle relish make this an unforgettable family meal. get the recipe 07 of 25 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Will Dickey A heartwarming, homemade dinner, everyone at your table will love this Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole. You can even make this up to a month in advance and keep it in the freezer. get the recipe 08 of 25 Beef Sliders With Bacon Jam Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis You don't have to fire up the grill for this recipe, you just have to turn on the oven, but these sliders are just the thing to take to a cookout or potluck. get the recipe 09 of 25 West Texas Chili Southern Living Frito Pie is a favorite of many, and the key ingredient (other than corn chips) for this unique pie is none other than West Texas Chili. Some might prefer this chili with venison, but ground chuck works just fine. get the recipe 10 of 25 Doritos Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Turn your grandpa's favorite snack into his favorite casserole by using Doritos in this take on a tortilla-style casserole. A can of cream of chicken soup, a staple in many grandparents' pantries, also makes an appearance in this delightful, fun dish. get the recipe 11 of 25 Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Spaghetti and meatballs is always a meal worth sharing. This warm, consoling meal comes together in no time. get the recipe 12 of 25 Our Best Lasagna Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Most every family has a recipe they believe stands out above the rest that they bring to family gatherings and other major events. The next time everyone gets together, wow them with Our Best Lasagna which is designed to be the cheesiest and the easiest of them all. Everyone will be blown away by how delicious this recipe truly is. get the recipe 13 of 25 Cowboy Casserole Micah A. Leal Transform your tater tots into something you would serve to legends by adding a little ground beef and plenty of pantry staples you already know and love. This recipe is familiar yet revolutionary at the same time, just like your grandfather's stories. get the recipe 14 of 25 Cottage Pie With Potato Crust Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr Few dishes are as homey as Cottage Pie With Potato Crust. Topped in a soft pillow of mashed potatoes, this humble classic is just what the doctor ordered. get the recipe 15 of 25 Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce Over Pappardelle Pasta Greg Dupree The stuff of Sunday suppers, Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce Over Pappardelle Pasta will take you right back to your Grandparents' dining room table. The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe. get the recipe 16 of 25 Beef Tamale Pie Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special. We use cornbread mix to create a tender topping that perfectly compliments the hearty beef. get the recipe 17 of 25 Hamburger Stew Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey On a cold, winter day, nothing compares to an inviting bowl of hot stew. We've taken everything you love about a hamburger, and transformed it into a comforting dish. get the recipe 18 of 25 Classic Patty Melt Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Your grandfather might tell you about the days he went to his local drug store and ordered a patty melt. Now you can surprise him with our Classic Patty Melt and watch his memories come flooding back. get the recipe 19 of 25 Easy Taco Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Using mainly things you probably already have in your fridge, our Easy Taco Casserole is just as simple as the name claims it to be and it's ready in 30 minutes. get the recipe 20 of 25 Meatball Sliders With Tomato Sauce Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Sometimes the most delicious recipes are cooked low and slow to add depth of flavor to your dish. With about 8 hours in the slow cooker, this recipe is certainly worth the wait. We broil the cheese on top to make this dish crave-worthy. get the recipe 21 of 25 Sheet Pan Nachos Greg DuPree Sheet pans are a wonderful, versatile tool for quick-to-assemble dinners. While we have recommendations for what to put on your nachos, you and Grandpa can customize this dinner in whatever way your hearts desire. get the recipe 22 of 25 Cheeseburger Casserole Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray With the combination of ground beef, tater tots and a healthy drizzle of ketchup to serve, you have a casserole that the whole family will approve of. get the recipe 23 of 25 Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Who doesn't love a classic? Just like Chicken Fried Steak or Fried Pork Chops, Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy is one of those Southern dishes that everyone knows and loves, maybe Grandpa most of all. get the recipe 24 of 25 Cheeseburger Pasta Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Simple, satisfying, and a stellar weeknight solution. This recipe comes together in minutes and is hearty, cheesy and a bowl of comfort. get the recipe 25 of 25 Cowboy Pasta Salad VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINA DAILEY From a Sunday family cookout to a Saturday tailgate, this recipe is the ultimate crowdpleaser. Inspired by the famous Cowboy Casserole, this recipe is flavorful and made for any occasion. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit