Ground beef and peppers skillet

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Dice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers and onion.
   • Mince the garlic.
2. Cook the Ground Beef:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3. Add the Vegetables:
   • Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the ground beef.
   • Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the Garlic and Spices:
   • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
   • Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the Tomatoes:
   • Pour in the undrained can of diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Finish and Serve:
   • If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and cover for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
   • Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
   • Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g

Enjoy this quick and easy ground beef and peppers skillet, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal!