Skillet Ground Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Skillet Ground Beef recipe, a one-pan wonder ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and aromatic garlic, this dish is simmered with a touch of tomato paste and beef stock for a rich, saucy finish. The simplicity of sautéed onions and fresh parsley adds both depth and brightness, making it incredibly versatile for serving. Enjoy it as a taco filling, spooned over pasta, or paired with rice for a satisfying, budget-friendly meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for busy nights, this easy skillet recipe is sure to become a go-to family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.25 cup beef stock or water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Push the onions and garlic to one side of the skillet, then add the ground beef.

Step 6

Break the beef into small pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks.

Step 7

Sprinkle the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the beef and stir to combine.

Step 8

Cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 10

Add the beef stock or water, stirring to combine all ingredients and create a light sauce.

Step 11

Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 12

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a filling for tacos, over pasta, or with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(688.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1235.3

Total Fat 95.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 282.2mg	0%
Sodium 1729.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 73.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127.9mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1764.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 7.1%