Description
This Mushroom Ground Beef skillet dinner is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef cooks alongside sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic, then simmers in a savory Worcestershire-seasoned gravy. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting main course that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Veggies
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Cook Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for 5–6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown, enhancing their flavor.
- Add Garlic: Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma without burning.
- Brown Ground Beef: Push the cooked vegetables to the edges of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the center and cook until browned thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce over the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the skillet contents and stir to coat everything thoroughly. Slowly pour in the beef broth while continuously stirring to prevent lumps, forming a smooth, light gravy.
- Simmer and Thicken: Let the mixture simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to complete the meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
