Description
A quick and delicious skillet meal featuring savory beef, sweet peppers, and tender zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 cups Bell Peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep: Dice the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic. Measure spices and have the tomato paste ready for a quick cook.
- Heat skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and season lightly with salt and black pepper; break into pieces and brown without stirring constantly.
- Sauté aromatics: Push beef to one side, add the onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Build flavor: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, and red chili flakes; cook for two minutes.
- Simmer briefly: Lower heat and let everything meld for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still have bite.
- Serve: Spoon straight from the skillet onto plates and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap ground beef for ground turkey or tofu. Can be served with rice, tortillas, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg