Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Ground Beef and Mushroom Carbonara. This reimagined classic combines the savory richness of ground beef with the earthy charm of mushrooms, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through three variations of this delectable dish, each offering a unique twist to satisfy your cravings.
In our first recipe, we introduce a traditional Ground Beef Carbonara, where succulent ground beef takes center stage, enveloped in a creamy carbonara sauce, and complemented by a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Mushroom Carbonara offers a hearty and flavorful experience, featuring an assortment of mushrooms sautéed to perfection and tossed in a luscious carbonara sauce. Last but not least, our Ground Beef and Mushroom Carbonara brings together the best of both worlds, combining the robust flavors of ground beef and mushrooms in a harmonious union, sure to delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
GROUND BEEF AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by CathyD
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse spaghetti and return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel. Crumble bacon. In same skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Pour whipping cream over cooked spaghetti in Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot. Add beef mixture, bacon and eggs to spaghetti mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing mixture constantly, until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.
GROUND BEEF AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA
A takeoff on the traditional, this dish is rich and comforting.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse spaghetti and return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel. Crumble bacon.
- In same skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Pour whipping cream over cooked spaghetti in Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot.
- Add beef mixture, bacon and eggs to spaghetti mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing mixture constantly, until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
GROUND BEEF AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA
Make and share this Ground Beef and Mushroom Carbonara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kymgerberich
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse spaghetti and return to pot; cover to keep warm.
- Cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, leavfing drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel. Crumble bacon.
- In same skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, onion, garlilc, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain, if necessary.
- Pour whipping cream over cooked spaghetti in pot. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot.
- Add beef mixture, bacon and eggs to spaghetti mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing mixture constantly, until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.9, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 209.6, Sodium 655.7, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 28.6
GROUND BEEF & MUSHROOM CARBONARA
Steps:
- 1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse spaghetti and return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel. Crumble bacon. 3. In same skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. 4. Pour whipping cream over cooked spaghetti in Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot. 5. Add beef mixture, bacon and eggs to spaghetti mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing mixture constantly, until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, Fat 29.521321989606 g, Carbohydrate 73.5985711826534 g, Cholesterol 91.0041906890425 mg, Fiber 3.48215426386166 g, Protein 34.604345235881 g, SaturatedFat 12.8534982696587 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (328g), Sodium 718.131464723359 mg, Sugar 70.1164169187918 g, TransFat 3.08805453697737 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead, but the sauce will be thinner.
- If you want a vegetarian version of this dish, you can omit the ground beef and use more mushrooms.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
- For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked ground beef or chicken.
- To make the sauce even creamier, add a tablespoon of butter before adding the heavy cream.
Conclusion:
This ground beef and mushroom carbonara is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your carbonara with or without ground beef, with mushrooms or without, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this ground beef and mushroom carbonara a try.
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