Description
Ground Beef with Vegetables is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy ground beef and vibrant vegetables for a deliciously satisfying meal. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy a hearty dish that not only fills your stomach but warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by washing and chopping the bell peppers, zucchini, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers, zucchini, and diced tomatoes; cook until veggies soften (approximately 5 minutes).
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg