Cozy Garlic Herb Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet
Flavorful extra-lean ground beef simmered with earthy mushrooms and sweet onions in a rich, homemade beef broth sauce. Served over warm, fluffy white rice for a deeply satisfying, comfort-food dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth.
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Measure 0.25 cup (47g) dry white rice and 0.5 cup (120ml) water. Place in a small pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Look for: tender
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil and tilt the pan to coat.
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Add 150g extra-lean ground beef to the…
Add 150g extra-lean ground beef to the hot skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until evenly browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: evenly browned with no pink remaining
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Add 0.5 cup sliced mushroom, 0.25 pcs diced red onion, and 1 pcs minced garlic clove to the skillet with the beef. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
Look for: the vegetables are softened and translucent
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Pour in 0.25 cup bone broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 0.25 tsp dried thyme, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine, dissolving the tomato paste into the liquid.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
Look for: the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat
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Spoon the cooked white rice into a…
Spoon the cooked white rice into a serving bowl and top with the warm ground beef and mushroom mixture. Serve immediately.
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