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Easy Ground Beef Meals

Quick and delicious meals featuring ground beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
Vegetables
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Goods
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped optional

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Adding Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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