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Hearty Ground Beef & Sausage Comfort Skillet

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  • Author: Ellie

Ingredients

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This recipe uses a straightforward combination of hearty proteins, aromatics, and pantry staples to build a rich, comforting skillet meal. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound beef sausage
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

This recipe comes together in a single skillet, making it both easy to prepare and easy to clean up afterward.

Step 1: Brown the Meat

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and beef sausage. Cook until browned, breaking the meat apart with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. If there’s excess grease in the pan once the meat is fully cooked, drain it off before continuing.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the browned meat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened and become fragrant.

Step 3: Add the Garlic

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Garlic cooks quickly and can burn easily, so keep a close eye on it during this brief step.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix everything together until well combined, allowing the tomato paste and spices to coat the meat and vegetables evenly.

Step 5: Add the Liquid

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well to combine. This creates the flavorful, savory sauce that the dish simmers in.

Step 6: Simmer

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7: Add the Cheese

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Cover the pan and let it sit for a few minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Garnish the finished skillet with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot, straight from the pan.

Find it online: https://recipesbyellie.com/hearty-ground-beef-sausage-comfort-skillet/