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A close-up of a bowl of pasta with a rich ground beef and mushroom sauce, perfect for quick ground beef recipes.

Ground Beef Recipes in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful ground beef dish perfect for busy weeknights. It's designed for families and professionals who need delicious meal solutions with minimal preparation time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Simmer Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Beef Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme , plus leaves for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt as needed
To Serve
  • 12 ounces pasta (like pappardelle) cooked according to package directions

Equipment

  • Large, deep-sided skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Medium heatproof bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large, deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not drain the beef. Transfer the beef mixture to a medium heatproof bowl.
  2. Without wiping the skillet clean, add the butter and heat over medium-high until melted. Add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Stir in the reserved beef mixture, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve the mixture over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 30gFat: 26g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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