Description
This easy ground beef dinner is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring seasoned beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a hearty and flavorful meal on the table fast, it combines colorful vegetables with tender ground beef in a simple yet delicious skillet dish.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
Sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
Garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables and beef.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent, which builds the base flavor of the dish.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure even cooking and no large clumps.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, and cook together for 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables while retaining some texture.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, sprinkle the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm as is or over your choice of rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a more hearty meal.
- For extra flavor and texture, add mushrooms to the vegetables during cooking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
