Hearty Weeknight Ground Beef Skillet
This hearty ground beef skillet is a perfect weeknight meal, packed with flavor and vegetables, ready in under an hour.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Dutch oven
- spoon
- small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground recommended)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
For Thickening (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, then drain excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion and cook until soft, then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the frozen mixed vegetables.
- Optionally, whisk cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry, then stir into the simmering mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this hearty skillet meal on its own or with a side of crusty bread. You can easily adapt this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.