Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop onions and bell peppers.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef; cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic, bell peppers, cumin, paprika, and chili powder; cook until peppers soften (around 4 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes with juices and simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking; cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg