Description
Learn how to make delicious ground beef meal ideas. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups cooked pasta (any type)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a lighter option. For an extra kick, you might add a pinch of red pepper flakes. The beauty of these ground beef meal ideas is their flexibility, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on what you have available.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano, stirring to combine.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and frozen peas, allowing them to heat through, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top, stir to combine, and serve hot.
As you cook, remember that the kitchen is your playground. Don’t be afraid to taste and adjust the seasoning along the way. This is a lesson I learned early on, especially after the great chili oversalt incident of my childhood. Mistakes in the kitchen are just opportunities to learn and experiment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: ground beef meal ideas, recipe, cooking, food
