20g Protein Beef Skillet Recipe
Emily Carter
Quick, protein-rich beef skillet with bold seasoning and minimal
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal
- Ground beef lean, 90%: 500g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion chopped: 1 medium
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Bell pepper chopped: 1 large
- Zucchini sliced: 1 medium
- Tomato sauce: 1 cup
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Shredded mozzarella: 1/2 cup
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
Add 500g ground beef, cook fully while breaking it apart until browned and no pink remains.
Stir in chopped bell pepper and sliced zucchini, then cook for five minutes until slightly tender.
Add tomato sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing everything evenly.
Simmer mixture for 10 minutes until thickened and flavors blend well.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, cover briefly until melted, then serve warm.
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin B12: 50%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 22%
- Zinc: 25%
- Vitamin B6: 18%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Add chili flakes if you want heat stronger than your opinions.
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar for sharper flavor.
- Let it sit briefly before serving so everything settles beautifully.