Description
Bulgur with Ground Beef and Vegetables is a hearty one-skillet Mediterranean-inspired meal made with tender bulgur, savory beef, and simple vegetables in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 1/2 ounces ground beef (about 0.65 lb)
- 1 cup dry bulgur
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated or finely diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the bulgur under cold water and drain well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil if using. Cook the chopped onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the grated carrot and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the rinsed bulgur and water or beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Beef broth adds deeper flavor compared to water.
- You can add diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg