Description
Skillet meat dishes offer a quick and satisfying solution for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Imagine sizzling ground beef mingling with colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic, all coming together in a single pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for lighter options. Add seasonal vegetables like zucchini or corn for extra nutrition. Experiment with spices such as cumin or paprika to customize flavors.