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Savory 30-Minute Beef Dinner | Easy Family Weeknight Quick Meal

Quick 30 Minute Beef Dinner Easy Family Weeknight Meal

30 minute beef dinner thats quick and easy for weeknight family meals. Try this fast dinner recipe ready in half an hour. Discover dinner done right.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and no pink remains. This step sets the foundation for rich flavor in your 30 minute beef dinner recipe.
  2. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. The aromatics will brighten as they soften, creating an aromatic base that smells like home cooking.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir constantly for 1 minute to caramelize slightly. This concentrates the tomato flavor and prevents it from tasting flat.
  4. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juices, scraping the pot bottom for browned bits. Add potatoes, carrots, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender and the easy weeknight meal is nearly ready.
  5. Check potato tenderness at the 12-minute mark because some stoves cook faster than others. Once vegetables are soft, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley just before serving.