Beef Mushroom and Sweet Pepper Skillet
A quick, one-pan ground beef scramble packed with savory mushrooms and crisp sweet peppers. It is seasoned simply to deliver a comforting, savory dinner that comes together in under thirty minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To prep ahead, chop your sweet peppers and slice your mushrooms the night before so they are ready to toss straight into the pan.
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- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat on your stovetop.
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Add the ground beef to the hot…
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until it is browned and no longer pink.
Look for: it is browned and no longer pink
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Carefully tilt the skillet to drain away…
Carefully tilt the skillet to drain away excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan for flavor and cooking.
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Add the sliced brown mushroom
Add the sliced brown mushroom, chopped sweet pepper, and minced garlic clove to the skillet with the beef.
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Stir in the olive oil
Stir in the olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until the sweet pepper is tender-crisp and the mushrooms are golden and tender.
Look for: the sweet pepper is tender-crisp and the mushrooms are golden and tender
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat, portion into a shallow bowl, and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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