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
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow 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
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Cheese (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- 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 fragrant and soft.
- Add diced peppers, zucchini, carrots, and corn; cook until vegetables soften slightly.
- Return beef to skillet, add tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- If using cheese, sprinkle on top, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a lower sodium option, reduce added salt and use low-sodium canned tomatoes.