Description
Ground Beef Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices into a comforting dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe offers rich flavors and vibrant presentation while being versatile enough to cater to various dietary needs. Serve it alongside rice or tortillas for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg