Ground Beef & Veggie Skillet Dinner Recipe
A quick and nutritious skillet dish combining lean ground beef with colorful vegetables and flavorful seasonings, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Sauté onion and garlic in remaining oil until soft.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and corn; cook until vegetables soften slightly.
- Mix in tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Optional: sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables and cheese to your preference for a personalized touch.