Easy Ground Beef and Green Bean Skillet Recipe
A comforting one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef, tender green beans, and a simple sauce, perfect for a fuss-free weeknight.

Ingredients
- 1 lbGround beef (85/15)
- 12 ozFresh or frozen green beans
- 1/2, choppedOnion
- 2 cloves, mincedGarlic
- 1/2 cupBeef broth
- 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- 1 tbspTomato paste
- 1/2 tspSalt
- 1/4 tspBlack pepper
- 1 tbspOlive oil
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 28 g
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add green beans, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp.
- 6
Stir occasionally. If sauce is too thin, remove lid and increase heat for the last couple of minutes to reduce.
- 7
Serve hot as is, or with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.
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