Description
Whipping up Ground Beef Skillet brings back memories of Sunday dinners with my family, where comfort and deliciousness blend perfectly on your plate. Packed with hearty ingredients and simple seasonings, this skillet creates a satisfying meal that connects generations around the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Aromatics and Toppings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chop 1 medium onion, and mince 3 garlic cloves to prep your ingredients perfectly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Add 1 lb ground beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook 6 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Toss chopped onions and minced garlic into the skillet. Saute 3 minutes until onions turn translucent and fragrant.
- Add diced bell peppers to the meat mixture. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until peppers soften slightly.
- Pour 1 can (14.5 oz) undrained diced tomatoes into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir thoroughly.
- Simmer the mixture uncovered at 325°F for 6 minutes, allowing spices to blend and liquid to reduce slightly.
- Distribute 1 cup shredded cheese evenly across the top. Cover skillet and let cheese melt completely for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve this hearty skillet directly from the pan while warm and bubbling.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend with your favorite seasonings like paprika, cumin, or chili powder for extra flavor depth.
- For a low-carb version, serve the skillet over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice or pasta.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier meal without sacrificing taste.
- Let the skillet rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to meld and cheese to set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-24 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg