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Heartwarming Ground Beef Skillet for a Slow End-of-Day Dinner

Best Cozy Ground Beef Skillet for Easy End of Day Dinner

Cozy ground beef skillet recipe for a heartwarming slow end of day meal. Try this easy ground beef skillet dinner tonight. Discover comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for one minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, then set the beef aside on a clean plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until softened and golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
  3. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and add diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Stir well to coat everything with the flavorful base. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Add dried thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then stir in diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the cozy ground beef skillet recipe simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add green beans during the final 5 minutes of cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The skillet should be slightly thick and hearty without being completely dry; add a splash more broth if needed.