Description
This easy dinner recipe with ground beef combines flavorful herbs, tomatoes, and beef broth for a hearty, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground beef: to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain fat: if necessary. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Add seasonings: oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: to taste before serving hot.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- This recipe is great for meal prep.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add cornstarch.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
