Description
This simple ground beef and veggie skillet is a balanced, high-protein meal thatโs quick to make and full of nutrients. Great for meal prep, low-carb diets, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2โ3 minutes.
- 2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- 3. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and all seasonings. Cook for 5โ7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- 5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Use extra-lean beef to lower saturated fat and calories.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or tortillas for a more filling option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground beef nutrition, healthy ground beef recipe, low carb skillet, high protein dinner