Quick Ground Beef Weeknight Dinner Skillet
A simple and flavorful ground beef skillet dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines ground beef with vegetables and seasonings for a hearty, one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in canned diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.