Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic
Lean ground beef simmered with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic in a savory sauce, ready in under 20 minutes for a satisfying keto meal. This american-inspired beef (low-carb, keto) ready in about 25 minutes pairs Ground beef, lean, Olive oil, Mushrooms, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef, lean
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 3, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned and cooked through (6-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 1/4 cup finely chopped onion to skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and onion is translucent.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 more minute until flavors meld.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef, lean from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sautéed Ground Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb, keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The mushrooms and garlic really brought out the beef flavor.
- ★★★★★
My kids asked for seconds. Simple, fast, and delicious with rice.
- ★★★★☆
Great recipe overall, but I needed to cook the mushrooms longer to get them tender.
