Classic Ground Beef Skillet Dinner
This classic ground beef skillet dinner is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknights. Browned ground beef is combined with aromatic vegetables, diced tomatoes, and savory seasonings for a quick and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- Large, heavy-bottomed skillet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 lean
- 1 medium yellow or white onion finely diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Bell Pepper any color, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes undrained
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell pepper, then mince the garlic. Gather all other canned goods and seasonings.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, break it apart, and cook until fully browned (5-7 minutes).
- Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
- Taste the skillet and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve the skillet dinner immediately while hot.
Notes
Serve this versatile skillet dinner with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal. You can also customize it by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or corn.