High Protein Ground Beef Skillet
A simple and delicious high-protein ground beef skillet packed with vegetables and seasoned for a flavorful, nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables.
Pour in beef broth and simmer for 3 minutes to combine flavors.
Add chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.