14 Easy Beef Skillet Recipes

These 14 beef skillet recipes are some of my most-made recipes: simple, flavorful and easy enough for any night of the week.

At a Glance

  • 14 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 30 minutes
  • 3 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Fajita Seasoning in 5 minutes
  • Calories: about 15 to 750 per serving

Dinner & Main Dishes

1
Close-up of golden brown garlic butter steak bites garnished with fresh parsley in a cast-iron skillet.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ready in 18 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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2
Mongolian beef with green onions in a dark sauce served over white rice in a white bowl
Mongolian Beef
Ready in 20 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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3
Perfectly grilled skirt steak slices fanned out on a wooden board, generously drizzled with bright green chimichurri sauce.
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 500 calories per serving.
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4
A perfectly pan-seared filet mignon steak, golden brown crust, resting on a white plate with melted herb butter.
Filet Mignon
Ready in 25 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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5
A perfectly cooked pan seared ribeye steak, sliced to show its tender pink interior, resting on a wooden cutting board with herbs.
Pan Seared Ribeye Steak
Ready in 30 minutes · 750 calories per serving.
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6
Mediterranean ground beef stir fry with peppers, tomatoes, and olives in a skillet
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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7
Bowl of healthy hamburger helper with ground beef and pasta in creamy cheese sauce
Healthy Hamburger Helper
Ready in 30 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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8
A sizzling skillet of colorful steak fajitas with tender beef, bell peppers, and onions, ready to be served.
Steak Fajitas
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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9
A colorful Pineapple Burger Bowl with Sweet Fig Mayonnaise, featuring a beef patty, grilled pineapple, and fresh greens.
Pineapple Burger Bowl with Sweet Fig Mayonnaise
Ready in 45 minutes · 580 calories per serving.
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10
A plate of golden-brown homemade meatballs nestled in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Meatballs
Ready in 55 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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Salads

11
A vibrant bowl of ground beef taco salad with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips.
Classic Ground Beef Taco Salad
Ready in 30 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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Soups & Stews

12
A steaming bowl of hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup with ground beef, rice, and colorful bell peppers, garnished with fresh parsley.
Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ready in 50 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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Appetizers & Snacks

13
A platter of delicious Guacamole Bacon Burger Bites with fresh cilantro garnish, ready to serve at a party.
Guacamole Bacon Burger Bites
Ready in 35 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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Sauces, Dressings & Dips

14
A close-up of a bowl of vibrant homemade fajita seasoning with whole spices scattered around it.
Fajita Seasoning
Ready in 5 minutes · 15 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Fajita Seasoning is the fastest, ready in about 5 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 15 to 750 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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