Description
A flavorful and satisfying ground beef dinner loaded with vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal without pasta.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add diced red and green bell peppers and diced carrots to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Add canned diced tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Uncover and stir in chopped fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve hot as a hearty, pasta-free ground beef dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
