Seasoned Ground Beef Oamc
Supercharge your meal prep routine with this flavorful Seasoned Ground Beef OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) recipe! This versatile dish combines perfectly browned ground beef with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano, creating a richly seasoned base that enhances tacos, pasta, casseroles, and more. With a touch of tomato paste and a splash of beef broth, the beef is irresistibly moist and infused with robust flavor. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is freezer-friendly, making it ideal for busy weeknights or batch cooking. Simply portion, freeze, and thaw as needed for effortless and delicious meals anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for 1 minute.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it browns. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Drain off excess grease if necessary.
Sprinkle the cooked beef with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. Stir well to evenly coat the beef with the seasonings.
Reduce the heat to medium and mix in the tomato paste. Stir well to distribute it evenly throughout the beef.
Pour in the beef broth or water and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the beef is flavorful and moist.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the beef to cool slightly if preparing for storage.
If freezing, portion the seasoned ground beef into freezer-safe containers or resealable freezer bags. Label and date the packages. The beef can be frozen for up to 3 months.
When ready to use, thaw as needed and reheat in a skillet or microwave for use in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*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.
