Description
This quick ground beef skillet with bell peppers is a flavorful, colorful dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table. Ready in just 30 minutes, it features savory ground beef paired with sweet bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this one-pan meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. Serve it solo or over rice or pasta for a versatile family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups assorted bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the bell peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Mix everything together, then stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice or pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg