Easy Ground Beef Skillet Meals

When life gets busy (and let’s be honest…it always is), you need dinner options that are fast, flavorful, and family-approved. Ground beef skillet freezer meals are the ultimate weeknight win: minimal prep, quick cooking time, and just one pan to wash.

collage of four photos of different ground beef meals in skillets

These easy ground beef skillet recipes are perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table fast—and they all can be prepped ahead of time as freezer meals. All of these can be on the table in about ten minutes. That’s seriously awesome!

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Firecracker Ground Beef Stir Fry

ground beef, beans, peppers, and onions in a skillet being stirred with a wooden spoon

This fiery and flavorful Firecracker Ground Beef Stir Fry comes together in minutes and has just the right amount of kick. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that comes together in minutes.

Thai Basil Beef Skillet

ground beef, onions, peppers, carrots, and basil being stirred by a wooden spoon in a skillet

Fragrant, fast, and better than takeout! This Thai-inspired Thai Basil Beef dish is full of flavor with a pop of freshness because of the basil. A quick and satisfying way to shake up your dinner routine.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

egg noodles in a ground beef sauce being stirred in a skillet

A comfort food classic, this creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff is rich and hearty. It’s a freezer-friendly favorite the whole family will love. In fact, even though it isn’t fancy, it’s one of the most popular recipe on our site. Serve over egg noodles for a complete meal.

Cathy’s Lazy Rouladen

ground beef, onion, bacon, and dill pickles in a skillet

This Lazy Rouladen is all the flavor of traditional rouladen, minus the fuss. This ground beef version is cozy, flavorful, and comes together in one pan which is ideal for a no-stress dinner.

Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

dinner topped with shredded cheddar cheese in a skillet

Ground beef, rice, and vegetables make this Unstuffed Pepper Skillet an easy all-in-one freezer meal.

Curried Ground Beef

ground beef, peas, carrots, and tomatoes on rice

Mild curry spices turn ground beef into something warm and comforting in this Curried Ground Beef Skillet. This one’s great served with rice or Naan. Even our toddler enjoys this dish!

Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl

ground beef on rice sprinkled with sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl is a super easy meal prep recipe that comes together in just minutes. Serve over rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Whether you’re making these meals fresh or stocking your freezer for the weeks ahead, these ground beef skillet recipes are about to become your new go-tos.

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