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30-Minute Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet

A quick, savory skillet of browned ground beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and wilted spinach for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce optional
  • 5 oz baby spinach about 2 big handfuls
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown and near-caramelize, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped mushrooms and minced garlic and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef; let it brown for 2 to 3 minutes, then break it up with a spatula and continue cooking until no pink remains.
  • Stir the beef and vegetables together, then add 2 teaspoons dried oregano and 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce if using; mix well.
  • Add the baby spinach and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, stir to combine, cover, and cook until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sea salt or a splash of soy sauce or liquid aminos if desired, then serve.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons

Notes

  • If desired, add 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger for extra flavor.
  • If using soy sauce, add salt at the end to avoid over-salting.