Savory Minced Meat and Tomato Skillet

Name: Savory Minced Meat and Tomato Skillet
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 lb Minced Meat; 14 oz Fresh Tomatoes; 1 medium Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Jasmine Rice

Gluten-FreeUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinOne-PotDinnerComfort Food

Easy

25min

420kcal

4people

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A hearty, comforting skillet of spiced minced meat and rustic tomatoes, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a simple, pasta-free meal.

Welcome to your new favorite weeknight dinner: the Savory Minced Meat and Tomato Skillet. When you want a rich, comforting meal but are looking to skip the pasta, this Savory Minced Meat and Tomato Skillet is the ultimate, flavor-packed solution. By combining rich ground beef with vibrant, juicy tomatoes and warm earthy spices, you create a deeply satisfying dish that comes together in a single pan. The secret to this amazing Savory Minced Meat and Tomato Skillet lies in building layers of flavor—starting with aromatics like fresh garlic and onions, moving on to blooming spices like cumin and paprika, and finally letting the fresh tomatoes break down into a rustic, natural sauce. Unlike traditional pasta sauces that need hours to simmer, this quick skillet meal is ready in under 30 minutes, making it incredibly meal-prep friendly. The bold, beefy flavor pairs wonderfully with a side of fluffy jasmine rice to soak up all those glorious pan juices, but it is equally fantastic scooped up with warm Arabic bread or even served over a bed of roasted sweet potatoes if you prefer a lower-carb option. Easy to make, packed with protein, and effortlessly delicious, this versatile dish will quickly earn a permanent spot in your weekly recipe rotation.

Ingredients

500 g Minced Meat
400 g Fresh Tomatoes (about 3 medium tomatoes, diced)
1 medium Onion (1 medium onion, finely chopped)
3 cloves Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
200 g Jasmine Rice (about 1 cup uncooked)

Instructions

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Step 1: Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then cook it in a pot with water according to package instructions until fluffy.
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Step 2: While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 3: Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Step 4: Add the minced meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
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Step 5: Stir in the tomato paste, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the meat.
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Step 6: Add the diced fresh tomatoes to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a thick, rustic sauce.
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Step 7: Serve the savory meat and tomato mixture warm over the cooked jasmine rice.

Chef's Tips

•If your tomatoes are not very juicy, you can add a splash of beef broth or water to help create the sauce.
•Try garnishing with some fresh coriander or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavors right before eating.

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