Italian Style Ground Beef Recipe

Transform your spaghetti night with this authentic Italian-style ground beef recipe! Learned from a family secret, this recipe delivers rich, savory flavor that perfectly complements your favorite pasta. Get ready for a taste of Italy in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 1112.8 kcal

Protein 169g

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Ingredients for Italian Style Ground Beef

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How to Make Italian Style Ground Beef

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese during the last minute of cooking.
Serve over your favorite spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

Fat

142g

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian Mediterranean American 30 Minutes Or Less

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Very Low Carbs Beef Dietary Low Sodium High Protein Low Carb Ground Beef High In Something Low In Something Meat Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Style Ground Beef?

Italian Style Ground Beef takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Style Ground Beef?

Italian Style Ground Beef has approximately 1112.8 calories per serving, with about 169 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 125 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Style Ground Beef?

The key ingredients for Italian Style Ground Beef are Ground Beef, Fresh Garlic, Onion, Green Pepper, Oregano, Basil. See the full list with measurements above.