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Summer Budget Ground Beef Dinner the Whole Family Will Love Every Week

Easy Summer Budget Ground Beef Dinner Family

Summer budget ground beef dinner family — summer budget ground beef dinner that feeds the whole family affordably. Easy cheap beef kids meal ready in 30
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Ground Beef Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. This flavor-building step takes just minutes but transforms the entire dish.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent browning. The kitchen will smell absolutely incredible at this moment—Connor always appears when garlic hits the pan.
  3. Crumble in ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until completely browned. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in tomato paste and let it coat the meat for 1 minute. This summer budget ground beef dinner family dish builds its deep flavor foundation right here.
  4. Add diced zucchini, bell pepper, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly throughout the skillet for balanced seasoning.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce reduces slightly. The affordable beef meal should smell rich and aromatic, with visible bubbles breaking gently on the surface.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding salt or pepper to your preference. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving for brightness and visual appeal.
  7. Serve the vegetable-beef mixture over fluffy cooked rice, allowing the sauce to soak into every grain. This presentation makes the dish feel special while keeping preparation simple.