Description
Ground beef is a weeknight dinner hero, offering hearty flavors and quick preparation. This savory dish combines lean ground beef with aromatic veggies and rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a crowd-pleaser that adapts to your pantry staples. In just under an hour, you’ll have a comforting meal that warms both heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (crushed or your favorite)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spices like paprika or oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low, mix in tomato sauce with any desired spices, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover briefly until melted (3-5 minutes).
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg