Tuscan Beef and Green Bean Skillet

Name: Tuscan Beef and Green Bean Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound lean ground beef (93% lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 pound baby red potatoes (diced into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 pound green beans (trimmed and halved); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can with Italian herbs, undrained); 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for serving)

Lean ground beef simmered with tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and Italian herbs in a light tomato pan sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.23/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Low-Calorie
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb

Ingredients

1.5 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 pound baby red potatoes (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 pound green beans (trimmed and halved)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can with Italian herbs, undrained)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for serving)

Instructions

Place diced baby red potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 4 minutes until just fork-tender; drain any excess water.
Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion and lean ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and is no longer pink.
Add minced garlic, green beans, dried Italian seasoning, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and the par-cooked baby red potatoes, seasoning with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir well, cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes until the green beans are crisp-tender and the sauce is slightly reduced.
Remove from heat, adjust seasoning if desired, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Par-cooking the diced potatoes in the microwave cuts total skillet cook time down to just 15 minutes while ensuring perfectly tender potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 351
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fat: 15.3 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Sodium: 1213 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
Sugar: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 107 mg