Quick Ground Beef Skillet Dinner
This quick and easy ground beef skillet dinner is perfect for a weeknight meal. It features seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato sauce, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce), undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Optional Garnishes & Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beef broth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last few minutes to melt; garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. Serve this dish with rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.