Dressed Up Ground Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinners with "Dressed Up Ground Beef," a flavor-packed skillet meal that takes simple ingredients to the next level. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy ground beef, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onion with colorful shredded carrots and diced bell peppers for a balanced, veggie-forward twist. Enhanced with a rich sauce made from tomato paste, beef broth, soy sauce, and a touch of Worcestershire, this dish is further seasoned with smoked paprika and dried oregano for a smoky, savory depth. Perfect for busy nights, "Dressed Up Ground Beef" comes together in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this versatile recipe is a go-to for anyone looking to transform ground beef into a comforting, hearty meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes, until browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the shredded carrot and diced bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Create a small well in the center of the skillet and add the tomato paste. Allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor, then mix it into the beef and vegetable mixture.
Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 85.5 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2583 mg | 55% | |
*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.
