Classic Clean Eating Ground Beef Skillet
This classic clean eating ground beef skillet is a quick and healthy meal packed with vegetables and lean protein. It's perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or leaner
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes unsalted, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable or beef broth low sodium
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, then drain any fat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and undrained diced tomatoes.
- Pour in broth, then add oregano, basil, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the lid, simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Serve with quinoa or brown rice for a more complete meal.
Serve with quinoa or brown rice for a more complete meal.