Description
Discover simple and delicious ground beef dinner recipes perfect for any night of the week. Find quick skillet meals, hearty casseroles, and family-favorite pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef and whole wheat pasta.
- Add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Top with shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground beef, dinner, easy, quick, skillet, pasta, family friendly, weeknight