Sizzling Gluten Free Ground Beef Dinner Skillet Delight
A cozy, filling, and easy-to-make gluten-free ground beef skillet dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85 or 90 percent lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups zucchini or cauliflower rice (or a mix)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained a bit
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (check it is gluten free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese (optional) optional but amazing
- Fresh lime, cilantro, or green onions for topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink. If there is a lot of grease, drain most of it but leave a little for flavor.
- Toss in diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, just until it smells good.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini or cauliflower rice. Cook 4 to 6 minutes until the veggies soften.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, then add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add toppings like lime, cilantro, green onions, or avocado.
Notes
This dish is a comforting yet balanced meal with protein from the beef and fiber from the vegetables. If keeping it lower carb, use cauliflower rice. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat with a splash of broth for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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