Ground Beef and Sauce 3 Ingredients
Transform dinnertime with this ultra-simple yet flavorful Ground Beef and Sauce 3 Ingredients recipe, a go-to solution for busy weeknights. Featuring just three pantry staples—juicy ground beef, rich marinara or pasta sauce, and a touch of salt—this dish delivers big taste with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile base for countless meals: spoon it over pasta, tuck it into tacos, or ladle it atop fluffy rice. With its quick prep, hearty flavor, and endless uses, this recipe is a lifesaver for anyone seeking a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 or lean)
- 1 cup Pasta or marinara sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into small pieces while it cooks.
Cook the beef until fully browned, about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the salt.
Pour the pasta or marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked beef. Mix well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors and heat the sauce through.
Serve immediately as a topping for pasta, a filling for tacos, or over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1952 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*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.
