Savory Ground Beef Skillet 

This hearty one pan meal combines seasoned ground beef with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a medley of spices, all topped with melted cheese. It's a quick, flavorful dish that comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (14.5 oz or 400 g) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup (about 100 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)

• Diced zucchini

• Sweet corn

• Black beans

• Diced jalapeños

• Hot sauce

 Directions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the bell peppers, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.

2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Break it apart as it cooks.

3. Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

4. Add Bell Peppers: Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.

5. Add Tomatoes and Spices: Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

6. Add Optional Ingredients: If using, stir in any optional add-ins like zucchini, corn, black beans, jalapeños, or a splash of hot sauce.

7. Melt Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the skillet. Cover and let it sit for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.

8. Serve: Serve the dish warm. It pairs wonderfully with rice, tortillas, or crusty bread.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 25g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Fat: 15g

• Saturated Fat: 5g

• Cholesterol: 70mg

• Sodium: 600mg

• Fiber: 8g

• Sugar: 4g