Bell Pepper Beef Skillet

A quick and savory one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and tender green beans, topped with a touch of melted cheese.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.56/serving

Dietary

• Low-Carb
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 bell pepper (large, diced)
• 0.5 cup fresh green beans (trimmed and halved)
• 0.5 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in diced bell pepper and green beans. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well to combine and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to slightly reduce.
4. If desired, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Notes

For even quicker cooking, use pre-cut bell peppers. Adjust the amount of chili powder for a spicier kick.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 383
• Protein: 30.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 8.1 g
• Fat: 25.6 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 573 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg