Ground Beef with Cumin and Vegetables

Name: Ground Beef with Cumin and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 chopped onion; 4 large carrots, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 kg lean ground beef; Ground cumin to taste; 1 glass of chicken or vegetable broth; Salt to taste; Extra virgin olive oil

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For your weekly meal planning and batch cooking sessions, this ground beef with cumin and vegetables is such a handy staple. It turns out juicy, fragrant, and cooks in a single skillet without any fuss.

It is ideal to keep ready in the fridge so you can pull together lunches or dinners in minutes, and it pairs nicely with just about any side dish.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

1 chopped onion
4 large carrots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 kg lean ground beef
Ground cumin to taste
1 glass of chicken or vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

1Cook the chopped onion in a skillet with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
2Once the onion is golden, add the diced carrots and cook until they begin to soften.
3Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly so it does not burn.
4Add the ground beef, let it brown, and break it up well with a spatula as it cooks.
5Season to taste with cumin and salt.
6Pour in the glass of broth and simmer for a few minutes until it reduces and the beef is tender and cooked through.

Tips and tricks

It keeps beautifully in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

You can freeze this dish in individual portions with no problem at all.

Serve it alongside steamed rice, use it as a filling for wraps or stuffed peppers, or spoon it over a salad bowl.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a different type of ground meat?

Yes, you can swap the beef for ground chicken, turkey, or pork depending on your preference, following the exact same steps.

How should I store this once cooked?

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Once cool, it also freezes very well.

What kind of broth works best?

You can use either chicken or vegetable broth, depending on what you have at home. Both give the meat wonderful moisture and flavor as the pan juices reduce.