Kansas City Steak Soup

Whipping up a bowl of comforting ground beef vegetable soup doesn't have to take all day. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes total, you can have piping hot bowls of soup on the table. Shortcuts like frozen veggies, canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock help coax out that simmered-all-day flavor with very little effort.

Classic Lasagna Soup

Lasagna is one of our favorite winter comfort foods but we don't always have time to assemble an entire pan. Here, classic lasagna ingredients like marinara sauce, ground beef, and cheese combine with beef broth and heavy cream to make a comforting soup. For the topper, mix up cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella with plenty of fresh basil.

Cabbage Roll Soup

Prep this cabbage soup with ground beef in the morning and you'll come home to a satisfying winter dinner. Simply add sliced cabbage, ground beef, canned tomatoes, tomato juice, and beef broth to the slow cooker. After simmering all day, toss in a pouch of cooked rice and serve.

Test Kitchen Tip: Prefer a little heat? Use crushed red pepper and spicy tomato juice in this cabbage and ground beef soup recipe.

Bolognese Soup

Bolognese is a classic Italian pasta sauce that's made with ground beef, vegetables, and wine. It's traditionally cooked low and slow to develop rich, robust flavors. Make it a soup by adding broth and cream. It's a great ground beef soup recipe to customize. As one reviewer shares, "This is a fantastic soup—currently my winter favorite. It's hearty and really tasty. I use fennel seasoning vs. chopping a bulb and I use shaved Parmesan vs. a hunk of rind, but I'm sure following the recipe exactly would be equally or more delicious!"

Mexican-Inspired Chili

A can of diced green chile peppers gives this beef chili subtle heat. If you prefer a spicier bowl, add diced jalapeno peppers instead. Our Test Kitchen recommends cooking the chili for at least 8 hours in the slow cooker to develop the most flavor.

Beefy No-Bean Chili

Seasoned ground beef is the star of this paleo-friendly chili recipe. Make a big batch and eat it throughout the week. Serve the finished chili over red or green cabbage for crunch and an extra serving of veggies.

Southwestern Meatball Soup

Prep a batch of our freezer meatballs and you're just minutes away from digging into this delicious soup with ground beef. Cook the meatballs with carrots, onion, beef broth, and corn to create a balanced soup. Serve it over brown rice and top with diced onions, cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime. It's a 30-minute meal everyone will love.

Chili

Nothing beats a bowl of classic chili. Our tested and perfected recipe has been in our library for decades. If you're looking for a new twist on the old favorite, try our variation for Cincinnati-Style Chili that's flavored with cocoa powder and cinnamon.

Mole-Style Beef Soup

Mole is a delicious and complex Mexican sauce that's made with dried chiles, spices, cocoa powder, and other ingredients. Here, those flavors add heat and smoky flavor to a beef and tomato soup. Crumble corn bread on top for texture and to bring a bit more sweetness to each bite.

All-American Cheeseburger Soup

All that's missing here is the bun! This ground beef and potato soup is flavored with ketchup, cheese, and mustard. Top each bowl with sliced pickles and red onion as a nod to a classic cheeseburger. BHG home cooks call this recipe "very good" and recommended adding a dash of hot sauce.

Caribbean Chili with Black Beans

The perfect balance of sweet and heat is hard to achieve but this hearty chili recipe does just that. Raisins, chopped mango, and orange juice balance the fiery heat of diced habanero pepper. Season the recipe with fresh garlic, chili powder, and allspice.

Hamburger-Vegetable Soup

For many of our editors, this hamburger soup recipe transports them right back to childhood dinners at home. Along with lean ground beef, each bowl is filled with mixed veggies, potatoes, and onion. Add flavor to the broth with a dried Italian seasoning blend.

Summer Chili

We're not sure how this chili recipe got it's name but it's Southwestern flavor makes it a hit all year round. Choose ingredients like fire-roasted tomatoes, ground chipotle peppers, and Southwestern-style frozen veggies to add smokiness and spice to each bite.

Small-Batch Chili

Perfectly portioned for 4, this easy chili recipe calls for just one can each of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and kidney beans. Add a pound of ground beef and some vegetables and dinner is done!