Description
A delightful dish combining seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or casual 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 by chopping the onions and dicing the bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers, cumin, and paprika, cooking until peppers soften (about 4 minutes).
- Pour in the tomato sauce, mix well, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top, covering briefly until melted.
Notes
For a healthier dish, opt for lean ground beef. Customize with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg