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Low Carb Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

Low carb ground beef for dinner - the image shows a black cast iron skillet filled with a colorful dish. the dish appears to be a mixture of ground beef, diced vegetables, and mushrooms. the ingredients are mixed together with a layer of melted cheese on top. the skillet is garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. the background is a dark grey textured surface.

A flavorful and easy low carb ground beef skillet dinner packed with vegetables and savory spices, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove the cooked ground beef from the skillet and set aside, draining excess fat if necessary.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the zucchini to become tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet for 2 minutes to melt the cheese before serving.