Description
These garlic butter ground beef bites are juicy, rich, and packed with comforting flavor. Cooked in one skillet with real butter and fresh garlic, this easy recipe comes together in minutes and makes the perfect weeknight dinner or cozy appetizer everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and break it into bite-sized pieces.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes if using.
- Cook until the beef is browned and juicy, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest results. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or inside tortillas. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently in a skillet with a little butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg