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Saucy Ground Beef Skillet | 25-Min Family Crowd Dinner

Quick Saucy Ground Beef Skillet 25 Min Family Dinner

Saucy ground beef skillet ready in 25 minutes for family crowds. Easy weeknight dinner with savory sauce. Try this crowd pleaser tonight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for exactly one minute. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant throughout the pan.
  2. Add 2 lb ground beef to the skillet and break apart with a wooden spoon while cooking. Brown the beef for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until no pink remains visible and the meat releases its moisture into the pan bottom.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for exactly one minute, allowing it to caramelize slightly and deepen the flavor. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir until combined completely.
  4. Bring this saucy ground beef skillet to a gentle simmer, then add egg noodles directly to the pan without cooking them separately. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and absorb the sauce while breaking apart evenly.
  5. Stir in frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove from heat, top with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while everything remains piping hot and the sauce coats each noodle beautifully.