Description
These budget-friendly beef prep meals are rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeks. Made with simple ingredients and slow-simmered flavor, this recipe helps you cook once and eat well all week while saving money and time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and break it apart, cooking until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Add crushed tomatoes and water.
- Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving or storing.
Notes
This beef stores well for up to 4 days in the fridge and freezes beautifully. Serve with rice, potatoes, pasta, or vegetables. Add beans or lentils to stretch it even further.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg