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Classic Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

Ground beef for dinner main dishes - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is round and has a light brown color with a speckled pattern. the food appears to be a dish made with ground beef, diced tomatoes, corn kernels, and green bell peppers. the rice is white and fluffy, and the dish is garnished with chopped parsley. the background is a wooden table.

A hearty and flavorful ground beef skillet dinner packed with vegetables and seasoned to perfection. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high 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 and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until slightly tender.
Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Add frozen corn kernels and cooked rice to the skillet and stir until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.