Ground Beef Veggie Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound grass-fed extra-lean ground beef
- 1 clove garlic — minced
- ½ cup onions — diced
- ½ cup red bell peppers — diced
- 1 medium zucchini — quartered
- ½ pound asparagus — cut into three segments each
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup tomato passata — or tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper — optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese — crumbled, for garnishing
- fresh parsley — chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground beef and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground beef while it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 7 minutes until no longer pink. Remove the meat from the skillet, and set aside.
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Add the onions and red bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft. If it is necessary, add a little bit of olive oil to help sauté the veggies.
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Add the zucchini and asparagus, and cook for 3-5 minutes. It depends on how tender you prefer your veggies.
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Return the ground beef to the skillet, and mix everything together.
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Add the Dijon, tomato passata, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and feta cheese.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/4) — Calories: 261, Fat: 12.8g, Saturated Fat: 3.7g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 164mg, Carbohydrates: 8.5g, Fiber: 2.4g, Sugar: 4.5g, Protein: 29.5gIf you make this recipe, follow @primaverakitchen on Instagram, snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I'd love to see what you're making!