One-Pan Beef And Potato Skillet
A comforting, rustic one-pan dinner featuring lean ground beef, tender potatoes, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant zucchini simmered in a rich tomato broth. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that keeps cleanup to an absolute minimum on busy weeknights.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish reheats beautifully on the stove with a tiny splash of broth.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the vegetables by dicing the potato
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Prepare the vegetables by dicing the potato
Prepare the vegetables by dicing the potato, slicing the mushroom, dicing the zucchini, dicing the tomato, and slicing the bell pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if desired.
Look for: it is browned and no pink remains
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Add the diced potato
Add the diced potato, sliced mushroom, and sliced bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Pour in the beef broth and diced…
Pour in the beef broth and diced tomato. Stir in the garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
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Cover the skillet
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Stir in the diced zucchini
Stir in the diced zucchini. Cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp but not mushy.
Look for: the zucchini is tender-crisp but not mushy
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Let it rest uncovered for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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