Description
Whipping up ground beef and peppers skillet takes less than 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner that’ll satisfy your whole crew. Packed with juicy beef, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty seasoning blend, this one-pan wonder delivers serious flavor without creating a mountain of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F until the surface shimmers with tiny ripples.
- Dice 1 yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and softened.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles using a wooden spoon.
- Cook beef at medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until completely browned.
- Drain excess fat, keeping about 1 tbsp in the pan to maintain flavor.
- Chop 1 green and 1 red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet.
- Sauté peppers for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but remain slightly crisp.
- Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp oregano, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth into the skillet and mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to 250°F and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce and flavors to meld.
- Sample the dish and adjust seasonings to your personal taste preference.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with a moderate fat content like 80/20 for the best flavor and juiciness in your skillet dish.
- Keep your skillet heat consistent to ensure even browning of the beef without burning the garlic or onions.
- Drain excess fat carefully to maintain a rich taste while preventing the dish from becoming greasy.
- For a low-carb version, serve this skillet over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg