Description
Ground beef recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty and satisfying meal. This dish features succulent ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and vibrant spices, all topped with melted cheese for a comforting family favorite. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal choice for dinner that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the ground beef until fully cooked (8-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add bell peppers and cook until slightly softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and spices; simmer to meld flavors for about 10 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese; cover until melted (2-3 minutes). Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg