Chunky Spiced Ground Beef Skillet Dinner Recipe

Name: Chunky Spiced Ground Beef Skillet Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (500 g); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 mL); 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, julienned; 12 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons water (25 mL); 1 tablespoon paprika, ground; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (5 mL); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes (1 mL); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (796 mL); 2 tablespoons tomato paste (25 mL); ¾ cup green olives, sliced (175 mL); 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (25 mL) or 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (25 mL); 2 cups cooked couscous, hot (500 mL)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef (500 g)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 mL)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, julienned
12 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water (25 mL)
1 tablespoon paprika, ground
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon (5 mL)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes (1 mL)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (796 mL)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (25 mL)
¾ cup green olives, sliced (175 mL)
2 tablespoons fresh coriander (25 mL) or 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (25 mL)
2 cups cooked couscous, hot (500 mL)

1
In large skillet, saute beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
3
Drain fat from skillet.
4
Add oil to pan; fry onion and garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add carrots, red pepper, water, paprika, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, salt and hot pepper flakes; fry, stirring often, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
6
Return beef and any juices to skillet.
7
Add tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
9
Stir in olives and coriander; heat through, about 1 minute.
10
Serve over hot couscous.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef (500 g), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 mL), 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chunky Spiced Ground Beef Skillet Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chunky Spiced Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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