Skillet Ground Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Skillet Ground Beef recipe, a one-pan wonder ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and aromatic garlic, this dish is simmered with a touch of tomato paste and beef stock for a rich, saucy finish. The simplicity of sautéed onions and fresh parsley adds both depth and brightness, making it incredibly versatile for serving. Enjoy it as a taco filling, spooned over pasta, or paired with rice for a satisfying, budget-friendly meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for busy nights, this easy skillet recipe is sure to become a go-to family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup beef stock or water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Push the onions and garlic to one side of the skillet, then add the ground beef.
Break the beef into small pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks.
Sprinkle the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the beef and stir to combine.
Cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
Add the beef stock or water, stirring to combine all ingredients and create a light sauce.
Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately as a filling for tacos, over pasta, or with rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1729 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
