Classic Fried Ground Beef
Savor the simplicity and versatility of **Classic Fried Ground Beef**, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal preps. Featuring tender ground beef seasoned with a harmonious blend of paprika, cumin, and black pepper, this dish bursts with rich, savory aromas thanks to sautéed onion and garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder is as easy as it is delicious. Ideal for tacos, pasta, baked potatoes, or simply served on its own, this recipe is a must-know for comfort food lovers. Plus, you can add a touch of heat with optional red pepper flakes for extra zing. Tags: easy ground beef recipes, quick skillet dinners, versatile beef dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, spreading it evenly across the pan.
Let the ground beef cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to allow it to brown.
Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes to the beef.
Continue to stir and cook the ground beef for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until it is fully browned and cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
Taste the beef and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.
Serve the fried ground beef with your choice of garnishes such as chopped fresh herbs, or use as a filling for tacos, addition to pasta dishes, or topping for baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.7 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2706 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
