Description
A simple and flavorful low carb ground beef dinner, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This dish features seasoned ground beef cooked with vegetables, making it a satisfying and nutritious option for dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the diced bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the beef broth and stir. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve hot as a low carb main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes