Classic Ground Beef Skillet Dinner
A comforting and easy-to-make classic, this ground beef skillet dinner is packed with tender beef, mixed vegetables, and a savory tomato-based sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables frozen peas, carrots, corn, green beans, or fresh bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- paprika to taste
- dried oregano to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving (Optional)
- shredded cheese optional for serving
- fresh parsley or cilantro optional for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown the ground beef, crumbling it, then drain any excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium, sauté chopped onion until soft, then stir in minced garlic and optional tomato paste until fragrant.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables, undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano, then stir everything together.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; if the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce.
- Ladle into bowls and, if desired, top with shredded cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
This versatile skillet dinner can be customized with your favorite vegetables or served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.