Skillet Ground Beef Recipe

Quick, easy, and flavorful! This 35-minute skillet ground beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Made with pantry staples, it's a delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Enjoy a comforting and customizable dish ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 545.3 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Skillet Ground Beef

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How to Make Skillet Ground Beef

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Saute until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained, and 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
  4. If the mixture seems too dry, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste to add richness and moisture.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

35g

Carbs

20g