Seasoned Ground Beef Skillet

A simple, flavorful seasoned ground beef skillet made with onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, pasta, or meal prep.

This seasoned ground beef skillet is a versatile, budget-friendly recipe that comes together quickly with pantry staples. It is savory, juicy, and lightly spiced, making it ideal for tacos, stuffed vegetables, rice bowls, pasta, or a simple main dish served with salad and bread. The recipe is easy to customize and perfect for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth or water
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
4. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
5. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes if using.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and well seasoned.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Remove from the heat and finish with chopped parsley, if desired.
9. Serve hot with rice, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, or in sandwiches and bowls.