Description
Hamburger Meat Skillet becomes your go-to weeknight dinner when hunger strikes and time runs short. Packed with simple ingredients and maximum flavor, this dish delivers comfort straight from your kitchen to the table in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice 1 medium onion, 2 bell peppers, and mince 2 garlic cloves precisely. Set ingredients nearby your cooking station.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Drop 1 lb ground beef into the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Cook the beef for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and meat reaches 160°F internal temperature.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers to the browned meat. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become translucent.
- Pour one 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Stir ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for 2 minutes.
- Remove lid and serve immediately while cheese is warm and gooey.
Notes
- Always choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the final dish and create a cleaner, more appetizing skillet.
- For a low-carb version, serve this skillet over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice or pasta.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar and pepper jack to add extra flavor depth to the recipe.
- If cooking for kids, consider reducing the amount of bell peppers or chopping them very finely to increase vegetable acceptance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg