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Easy Meals with Ground Beef

A collection of simple and delicious meals using ground beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
Vegetables
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Spices
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice e.g., penne or spaghetti

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Adding Vegetables
  1. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Simmering
  1. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Cooking Pasta
  1. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combining
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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