In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2

In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet - A Fast and Flavorful Meal in Minutes

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 bag frozen corn broccoli and red pepper ( I use Birds Eye brand )
	1 envelope taco seasoning mix ( I use Ortega )
	3/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

10g

In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet is a fast and flavorful meal that comes together in minutes. Made with a simple combination of lean ground beef, frozen vegetables and taco seasoning mix, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights when time is of the essence. The dish provides a healthy serving of protein and vegetables and can be easily customized to include different vegetables or a homemade seasoning mix. Leftovers can be frozen for future meals or reheated for a quick lunch or dinner the next day. This recipe is sure to become a staple in any busy household.

Instructions

1.	Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
2.	Add the frozen vegetables, taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet.
3.	Stir well, then bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
4.	Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.

PROS

This recipe comes together quickly with minimal prep work, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The combination of beef and vegetables provide a healthy and satisfying meal.

Leftovers can easily be reheated for a quick lunch or dinner the next day.

CONS

This recipe contains a pre-packaged seasoning mix, which may be high in sodium.

The frozen vegetable blend used in this recipe may not be available in all areas.

This dish may not be appealing to those who do not enjoy ground beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein from the lean ground beef as well as fiber and vitamins from the vegetables.
By choosing a lower sodium taco seasoning mix and opting for a reduced-fat ground beef, this dish can be made healthier.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the red peppers in this recipe may also provide positive health benefits.