Tomato Gravy with Ground Meat in a Skillet

Name: Tomato Gravy with Ground Meat in a Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Ground meat

A simple and quick dish for every day, great with any side! Tomato gravy with ground meat in a skillet is perfect for the daily table. You can prepare it while pasta is cooking or potatoes are frying - ready in just 25 minutes. This dish is suitable not only for weekdays but also for festive occasions.

4.5

(17)

Updated : 15 September, 2025

Easy

About 20 min.

Ingredients

500 grams

Ground meat

1

Onion

1

Carrot

2 tablespoon

Tomato paste

2

Garlic

150 milliliters

Water

10 grams

Vegetable oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Basil

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

It’s best to prepare the ground meat yourself. You can use any kind: pork, beef, chicken, turkey, or veal. I will cook with ground pork. Use medium-sized onions and carrots.

Step 2

Peel the onion and carrot, rinse them. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot on a large grater. Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot skillet, add the chopped onion and carrot. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes over low heat.

Step 3

Then add the prepared ground meat to the skillet. Mix everything well and fry together for another 3-5 minutes. The meat will change color. Break up lumps with a spatula so the meat cooks evenly.

Step 4

Add tomato paste to the sautéed ground meat. Season with salt, ground pepper, and dried basil to taste. Mix well. Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 5

At the end, add garlic pressed through a garlic press. You may add more water depending on the consistency you prefer.

Step 6

Remove the finished gravy from the heat. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or spaghetti. Enjoy!