healthy ground beef vegetable skillet
A healthy ground beef vegetable skillet is a quick one-pan meal made with lean beef, fresh vegetables, and taco seasoning.
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers red, green, yellow
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and the onion softens.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 7–10 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
- Add bell peppers and zucchini towards the end. Cook for 2 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- This healthy ground beef vegetable skillet is best served warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or wrap it in lettuce for a low-carb option. Add avocado slices or yogurt sauce for extra creaminess.