Ground Beef and Green Bean Skillet
Savory lean ground beef pan-seared with tender green beans and warm Italian herbs. A quick, satisfying single-skillet meal designed for straightforward prep and easy digestion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
21 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
21 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat
Place a medium skillet over medium heat, 350°F (175°C), and add the olive oil.
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the heated pan, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
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Cook the beef for 5 to 6…
Cook the beef for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned throughout and no pink remains.
Look for: browned throughout and no pink remains
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Add the garlic clove and trimmed green…
Add the garlic clove and trimmed green beans to the skillet with the beef.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano over the meat…
Sprinkle the dried oregano over the meat and green beans, stirring well to combine.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and…
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the green beans are tender-crisp when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the green beans are tender-crisp when pierced with a fork
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Remove the skillet from heat and let…
Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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