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A hot ground beef skillet meal with vegetables ready to serve

Classic Quick Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

This classic quick ground beef skillet dinner is a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Featuring lean ground beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato-based sauce, it's a complete meal made in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 1 can (15-ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one additional minute.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, then add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  4. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and cover for 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas, or adjust the seasonings to your preference. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.