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Grandparents Ground Beef Dinner Recipe

Nostalgic Grandparents Ground Beef Dinner Recipe to Savor

This Grandparents Ground Beef Dinner Recipe is a heartwarming memory wrapped in savory ground beef and colorful veggies, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat and Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20; can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste provides a rich base for the sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes with juice; adds juiciness and texture
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce introduces umami flavor
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme adds subtle herbal notes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
For the Base
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or Egg Noodles cooked and drained; option to use rice instead
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese optional; adds creamy richness

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grandparents Ground Beef Dinner Recipe
  1. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drizzle with cooking oil and warm for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown for 6-8 minutes. Remove and drain excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until slightly caramelized.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return beef to skillet and simmer.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Cook elbow macaroni or egg noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  8. During the last 5 minutes of simmering, add chopped carrots and peas.
  9. Spoon the mixture over noodles or rice and sprinkle cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish improves in flavor when made ahead. Store leftovers for quick meals later.

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