Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed green and red), finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; brown thoroughly while breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers, tomato sauce, olives, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add diced potatoes if using.
- Reduce heat to low, cover gently, and let simmer for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over rice or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg