Comforting Ground Beef Dish
Ground beef recipes are the ultimate comfort food that evokes cozy memories and delicious flavors. This easy, one-pan dish combines lean ground beef with vibrant vegetables and spices, creating a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its savory aroma and bold taste, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite, bringing everyone together around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onion and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté onion and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg