18 Hamburger Casseroles That Are Easy Enough to Make Any Night of the Week

Everybody loves ground beef but standing over a grill flipping burgers or hand-rolling individual meatballs can be exhausting. That's why we love a good hamburger casserole, instead. Ground beef bulks up the dish, adding plenty of meaty goodness and making it the perfect family-friendly meal for any night of the week. Need a few ideas to add to your regular rotation? This is the perfect place to start. This mash-up bake of hash browns, ground beef, canned tomatoes and green chiles is flavored with taco seasoning and gooey cheese. It's quick and easy to throw together, so it’s the ultimate hands-off meal. And since everything's tossed together right in one dish, there's very little cleanup.

Chili and cornbread are a perfect pair, and the beefy combination is packed with flavor and texture. This ground beef mixture combines onions, salsa, corn with spices like chili powder and cumin. Once the chili mixture is layered into a casserole dish, it next gets piled high with cornbread mix that gets baked until golden and crispy.

This Runza Casserole transforms the classic Midwest meat-and-cabbage sandwich into a cozy, cheesy bake with flaky crescent roll layers.

This hearty dish layers bold, Texan chili with creamy corn and gooey cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole.

This super easy casserole is a great dish to throw together when you’re looking for a hearty meal to serve a crowd. Sautéed ground beef gets tossed with scallions, bell peppers chopped tomatoes and tomato paste then continues to simmer into a flavorful and silky sauce. Toss with cooked egg noodles and top with cheddar cheese.

Hotdish is an easy, one-dish dinner often served at large gatherings as family reunions, potlucks or church suppers. This tasty version is reminiscent of a cheeseburger, with tater tots taking the place of a hearty hamburger bun. Cream of mushroom soup makes a perfectly creamy base.

Eat spaghetti and meatballs by the slice instead of the bowl in this fun recipe that’s perfect for serving a crowd. Each slab of this kid-friendly casserole has tiny meatballs and pockets of gooey cheese. Add slices of leftover cooked Italian sausage if you have it.

You're only a handful of pantry staples and a few minutes of active cook time away from this hearty, any-night dish. Better yet, it will feed the whole family and is adaptable to any ground meat you have on hand.

If you want to serve up a helping of bacon cheeseburgers to your guests but don’t have time to stand over a grill and flip each patty, this casserole is a great alternative. It features all the smoky, meaty flavors of beef burgers in the cheesy, saucy convenience of a casserole. A pile of crunchy lettuce, chopped onions and pickles makes for the perfect topping.

Nothing goes together better than beef and potatoes, and we love this easy casserole that combines the two ingredients perfectly. A cheesy sauce that’s extra thick and creamy makes for the perfect topping. This dish is creamy, meaty and hearty, so it’s great for a family dinner or holiday potluck.

This dish is similar to a plate of baked enchiladas, but with broken tortilla pieces rather than perfectly rolled up enchiladas. Beans and salsa add a bit of fun flavor to the traditional hamburger recipe. Top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pickled jalapeños.

Sunny turns a special occasion dish into one that's fit for any night of the week with her upgraded take on hamburger casserole. She uses ground beef instead of a whole roast which helps cut down on cook time—but achieves all the flavor of classic Beef Wellington by incorporating an easy-to-make, savory layer of mushrooms.

Who can resist a plate of nachos? This crispy, cheesy casserole is perfect for a snack, appetizer, or a full entrée. The ground beef bulks up this crunchy dish to make it suitable for a full dinner and better yet, it feeds up to 16 people.

Ground beef is one of the heartiest meats you can bake into a casserole, and it instantly makes any dish feel more filling and nourishing. This fun casserole is packed with veggies too—like red bell pepper, zucchini and onions—so it’s a full meal all-in-one. Tater tots make the perfect crunchy, crispy topping.

Instead of hamburger buns, top this meaty ground beef casserole with a helping of cornbread. Jalapeños add extra spice, while cheddar cheese makes it irresistibly cheesy. Bake until the cornbread is perfectly golden and crispy.

Burgers and baked beans are a classic barbecue combination, and this easy casserole lets you enjoy them both in the convenience of a one-pot meal. A combination of soy sauce, brown sugar and spicy brown mustard help develop sweet and tangy flavor that’s perfectly complex.

Polenta is versatile and easy to work with, which makes it a great base for a meaty casserole like this one. Lay the creamy, cheesy polenta in an even layer of a casserole dish, then pile on beefy meatballs and drizzle with tomato juices. Serve with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.