Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90% lean / 10% fat)
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or Rosemary
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions:

  1. Place your skillet over medium high heat and add the 1 tbsp of olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers and barely begins to smoke.
  2. Add the 1 lb of ground beef to the pan in one large piece. Press it down slightly like a big burger to maximize contact.
  3. Leave the meat alone for 3 full minutes. Cook until the bottom is deeply browned and releases easily from the pan.
  4. Flip the meat over and use your spoon to break it into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle in the ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp thyme.
  5. Push the meat to the sides and add the minced garlic and ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the center. Sauté for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
  6. Stir the garlic into the meat. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the meat is fully browned with no pink visible.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the ¼ cup of fresh parsley. The residual heat will wilt the parsley just enough to release its oils without losing its vibrant color.