Some nights you stare into the open fridge, and it's hard to even think about what to make for dinner. Thankfully, if you have a package of ground beef, things are a whole lot easier. That's because ground beef is incredibly versatile. It can fill out a jar of pasta sauce, thicken a soup, or become a filling beefy mac and cheese. And it's a fantastic base for dozens of easy recipes.

That's why we've put together this list of our favorite ground beef recipes. These go-to dishes aren't just easy to make, but they are plenty creative, too, so you aren't stuck having the same meal over and over again. Plus, a lot of them are budget-friendly dinners and one-pot meals, so you can save time on cleaning up.

After all, when you've had a long day, the last thing you want to do is cook an elaborate dinner with a million ingredients. Instead, opt for these quick, easy dinner recipes, like the beef pasta that's ready in minutes. Or maybe opt for a slow cooker recipe instead, like the queso meatball sub that'll practically be all done by the time you get home at night. Ground beef tends to find itself in plenty of comfort foods, which we definitely have here, including cheeseburger pizza and lasagna sloppy joes. But we also have some healthy selections, too, like enchilada zucchini boats and yummy lettuce wraps. So read on, and worry not: Inspiration will strike, and you'll have dinner ready in no time!