Description
Ground beef skillet brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with just one pan and minimal cleanup. Packed with hearty ingredients and speedy preparation, this quick meal solves your weeknight dinner dilemma in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Supporting Vegetables:
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Add 1 pound ground beef and break it into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Transfer 2 diced bell peppers, 1 chopped medium onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet. Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they become tender and release their aromatic qualities.
- Pour the entire 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes into the skillet, maintaining their liquid. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin, and paprika across the mixture.
- Season the skillet contents with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir all ingredients thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer at low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Evenly distribute 1 cup of shredded cheese across the skillet’s surface. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for 1-2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and cheese to set.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure a crisp, clean flavor profile.
- Select a lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich meat taste.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting chili powder and adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or mixed greens instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg