Classic 30-Minute Ground Beef Dinner Skillet
This classic 30-minute ground beef dinner skillet is a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, it's a satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn (or other mixed vegetables)
Optional Garnishes
- fresh parsley for garnish
- shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Stir in bell pepper, diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until bell pepper is tender-crisp and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in frozen corn or other mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat; optionally sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover to melt, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. This dish is also great served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.