Skillet Beef with Peppers

A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and savory spices, complemented by a simple fresh green salad.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.68/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• savory
• budget-friendly
• healthy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.25 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• 0.5 cup vinaigrette dressing (store-bought)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until it is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
2. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute more until the spices are fragrant.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper if needed.
5. While the beef mixture is cooking, prepare a simple side salad: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Toss with 1/2 cup of store-bought vinaigrette dressing.
6. Serve the skillet beef and peppers immediately alongside the fresh green salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 414
• Protein: 20.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
• Fat: 28.8 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 640 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9.4 g
• Sugar: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg