Ground Beef in Tomato and Olive Sauce
A hearty, comforting dish of seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce dotted with olives and fresh parsley. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect over rice or pasta for a satisfying family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 ripe tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup pitted olives
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper and ground cumin blend
- 2 cans (about 340g each) tomato paste
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Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned all the way through with no pink remaining.
- 3
Stir in the diced tomato, olives, chopped parsley, salt and the pepper-cumin blend. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- 4
Pour in both cans of tomato paste, stir well to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and everything is well incorporated.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
💡 Chef's Tip
For deeper flavor, stir in a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a bay leaf while simmering. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and taste even better the next day.
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