Classic Fried Ground Beef
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Fried Ground Beef recipe, a quick and versatile meal staple perfect for busy weeknights! With bold flavors from paprika, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes, this dish transforms simple ground beef into a flavorful base for countless meals. Sautéed onions and garlic lend an aromatic depth, while a touch of olive oil ensures a perfectly browned, tender texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a filling for tacos, a hearty topping for baked potatoes, or a delicious addition to pasta. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this go-to recipe is a must-have for your kitchen repertoire. Keywords: fried ground beef recipe, quick dinner ideas, versatile beef recipes.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, spreading it evenly across the pan.
Step 5
Let the ground beef cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to allow it to brown.
Step 6
Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes to the beef.
Step 7
Continue to stir and cook the ground beef for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until it is fully browned and cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
Step 8
Taste the beef and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 9
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.
Step 10
Serve the fried ground beef with your choice of garnishes such as chopped fresh herbs, or use as a filling for tacos, addition to pasta dishes, or topping for baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (680.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1485.0 |
| Total Fat 116.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 345.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2706.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.4g | |
| Protein 87.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1265.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories