Favorite Ground Beef

• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons beef base (see note)
• 1/4 cup hot water
• black pepper, to taste

1. Cook the diced onion and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and starting to brown. About 6 - 8 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and continue to cook, stirring often for another 8 - 10 minutes.
3. While the meat is cooking, dissolve the beef base (or bouillon if using) in 1/4 cup of hot water.
4. When the beef is no longer pink, add the dissolved base/bouillon and mix well.
5. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for at least 10 minutes.
6. Remove lid and turn up heat to medium-high.
7. Cook, stirring often, until the water is evaporated and the meat is dark brown and starting to get a little crispy.
8. Taste -- if the meat tastes a bit plain, add more dissolved beef base or beef bouillon until it tastes yummy-good. (Older ground beef tends to need a lot more flavoring.)
9. Serve immediately.

red onion, olive oil, ground beef, beef base, water, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/favorite-ground-beef-332958 (may not work)