Description
A versatile and quick lean ground beef recipe perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional: any color)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart as it cooks, about 10 minutes, until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld the spices.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve the lean ground beef immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce during cooking. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is versatile and can be served in many ways.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg