Italian Beef and White Bean Skillet with Rosemary
A hearty one-pan lunch of seared ground beef simmered with white beans, tomatoes, and rosemary — rustic Italian comfort food ready in about 40 minutes.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) canned white beans (cannellini)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 small, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
- 2 tbsp, torn fresh basil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add garlic and rosemary; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 4
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), drained white beans, and beef broth. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 5
Simmer uncovered 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning, top with torn basil, and serve hot in shallow bowls.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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