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Easy Ground Beef Seasoning

Turn plain ground beef into a tasty meal in minutes with this easy seasoning blend. Made with simple pantry spices, it adds bold flavor to tacos, pasta, casseroles, and skillet dinners. Quick to mix, budget friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Base
  • 1 pound ground beef 80 to 85 percent lean
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
  2. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika evenly over the beef.
  3. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, stirring occasionally to coat the meat evenly with seasoning.
  4. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the beef is browned and no pink remains.
  5. Drain excess grease if needed and use the seasoned beef in tacos, casseroles, pasta dishes, rice bowls, or sandwiches.

Notes

You can adjust the seasoning to fit your dish. Add chili powder and cumin for a Mexican style flavor, Italian seasoning and basil for pasta dishes, or smoked paprika and cumin for a southwest twist. Cooked and seasoned ground beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.