Description
Ground beef with vegetables is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines hearty flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, bringing warmth to your table with minimal effort. The savory blend of seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables creates a delightful meal that can be served over rice, pasta, or used as a taco filling. Enjoy the deliciousness that comes from simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, paprika, Italian herbs (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil until shimmering. Sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add bell peppers and zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Crumble ground beef into the skillet with the veggies; stir frequently until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and seasonings; stir well to coat.
- Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, or use as taco filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg