One-Pan Ground Beef and Sweet Pepper Skillet
A flavorful, budget-friendly one-skillet dinner combining ground beef with crisp bell peppers and warm seasonings. It cooks quickly in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup for a busy evening.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
27 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael 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.
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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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
27 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add ground beef and yellow onion to…
Add ground beef and yellow onion to the skillet, breaking the beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains and onions are soft.
Look for: no pink remains and onions are soft
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet…
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if desired.
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Stir in minced garlic clove
Stir in minced garlic clove, diced bell pepper, canned diced tomato, and italian seasoning.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until bell peppers are tender and flavors have merged.
Look for: bell peppers are tender and flavors have merged
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes, and serve warm in standard dinner bowls.
Allow: 2 minutes
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