Easy Beef and Vegetable Skillet for a Flavor-Packed Dinner Rush
This quick and delicious beef and vegetable skillet is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground beef Choose lean for less fat
Vegetables
- 2 cups Bell peppers Mix of colors
- 1 cup Onion Chopped
- 1 medium Zucchini Sliced
- 2 medium Carrots Thinly sliced
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dried herbs oregano or thyme
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes To taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini until tender.
- Return beef to the skillet, add soy sauce, herbs, and seasonings; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook briefly until they soften. Garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a lower sodium option, reduce soy sauce and salt accordingly.