Ground Beef Veggie Skillet
This Ground Beef Veggie Skillet is a flavorful and easy-to-make one-pan meal. Packed with lean beef, colorful vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean or higher
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper red or yellow, diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Toppings & Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 tsp sumac optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic.
- Add beef and seasonings. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper and zucchini. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and olives, cook 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Top with feta and pine nuts.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with lentils or tofu for a plant-based version.
- Topping Variations: You can use goat cheese or ricotta in place of feta if preferred.