Cumin-Spiced Beef Skillet with Bell Peppers

Zesty seasoned ground beef sautéed with sweet bell peppers, served over shredded crisp romaine.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.72/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Keto
• Paleo
• Whole30
• Low-FODMAP
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Carb
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Sugar
• High-Fiber

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• smoky

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (medium, diced)
• 2 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)
• 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
2. Add 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until thoroughly browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
3. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed and 2 tablespoons chia seeds until evenly integrated into the seasoned meat mixture.
4. Layer 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce onto two shallow serving bowls and spoon the warm spiced beef and peppers directly over the greens.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 395
• Protein: 27.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 13.1 g
• Fat: 25.2 g
• Fiber: 9.5 g
• Sodium: 693 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sugar: 4.3 g
• Cholesterol: 73 mg