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Ground Beef Weeknight Wonder: Quick, Juicy Dinners

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 for flavor, 90/10 if you’re watching fat
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil olive or any neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder if you want a kick
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: grated cheese chopped parsley, hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Add the onion and cook until it’s translucent and smelling like you actually know what you’re doing.
  • Push the onions aside, add the ground beef, and break it up with a spatula. Cook until it’s nicely browned with some caramelized bits—flavor town, population: you.
  • Stir in the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don’t burn it; we’re not making charcoal here.
  • Add the tomato sauce, broth, paprika, and oregano. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Let it simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • If you want it saucier, splash in a bit more broth. If you want it thicker, simmer a bit longer. Simple physics, really.