Description
A hearty meal featuring savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by chopping the onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Beef: Introduce minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add ground beef, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Incorporate Peppers and Spices: Stir in diced bell peppers, cumin, and paprika, cooking until peppers soften (about 4 minutes).
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and let it simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, and cover briefly until melted. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Customize spices and cheese to your liking. Great for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg