Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce; stir to combine. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with rice or crusty bread, topped with cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg