Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add 1 lb lean ground beef in a flat layer and let sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until a dark golden crust forms.
  3. Break the meat apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink and the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  4. Push the beef to the sides of the pan to create a small well in the center.
  5. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and the diced onion to the center; sauté until the onion is translucent.
  6. Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary; cook for 60–90 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Stir the beef back into the aromatic center and pour in 1 tbsp alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to glaze the meat.
  9. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, using the residual heat to wilt the leaves.