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If you have a hungry family and no time to cook, this is the recipe for you! This 5 ingredient ground beef recipe is ready in 15 minutes with zero chopping or prep required. It’s great with a side of rice, on a tortilla as a taco, or on top of your favorite salad. No matter what you pair this ground beef with, it’s going to be delicious!
This 5 ingredient ground beef recipe is a simplified version of the classic Cuban-style picadillo recipe. This is my absolute favorite go-to dinner when I am out of time but still want to cook a healthy meal for my family.
Now let’s get into how to make this 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Recipe!
What You’ll Need
All you’ll need to make this 5 ingredient ground beef recipe is a large skillet with a lid, a wooden spoon, and these simple ingredients:
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Ground Oregano
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (Original or Spicy)
- Salt to taste
How to Make this Ground Beef Recipe
Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil. Season one side of the meat with half of the cumin and oregano. Add the ground beef to the skillet seasoned side down. Season the other side with the remaining cumin and oregano. Break up the meat into small chunks and continue to cook until brown (about 5 minutes). Add in the can of tomatoes, stirring occasionally until it comes to a boil (about 5 minutes). *Option here to test a spoonful of the juice to see if it needs more seasoning or salt. Lower the heat and cover with a well fitting lid. Cook covered for another 5 minutes. Now you’re ready to enjoy your super easy delicious ground beef!
Enjoy!
My favorite way to serve this easy ground beef is with a side of white rice with some avocado slices. You can also make tacos, ground beef burritos or even add to the top of your favorite salad! This 5 ingredient ground beef recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal. With no chopping or prep required, you’ll be eating a healthy meal in 15 minutes flat!
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5 Ingredient Ground Beef
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet with Lid
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Ground Oregano
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (Original or Spicy)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil. Season one side of the meat with half of the cumin and oregano.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet seasoned side down. Season the other side with the remaining cumin and oregano.
- Break up the meat into small chunks and continue to cook until brown (about 5 minutes). Add in the can of tomatoes stirring occasionally until it comes to a boil (about 5 minutes). *Option here to test a spoonful of the juice to see if it needs more seasoning or salt.
- Lower heat and cover with a well fitting lid. Cook covered for another 5 minutes.
Notes
