Here’s a quick, hearty ground beef & vegetable skillet — one pan, lots of flavor, and perfect for a busy night 🍳🥩🥕
Ground Beef & Vegetable Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
(broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, or frozen mix) - 1 cup diced potatoes or cooked rice (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add garlic & seasoning
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and seasoning.
- Cook 30 seconds.
- Add vegetables
- Stir in vegetables and potatoes (if using).
- Cover and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender.
- Add a splash of water or broth if the pan gets dry.
- Finish
- Stir in Worcestershire or soy sauce.
- Top with cheese if using and cover until melted.
Easy Variations
- Mexican-style: taco seasoning + corn + black beans
- Asian-style: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil
- Low-carb: skip potatoes/rice, add more greens
- Cheesy: stir in cream cheese or shredded cheddar
Serve With
- On its own
- Over rice or mashed potatoes
- With a side salad or bread
If you want, I can turn this into a casserole, a meal-prep version, or a 15-minute ultra-fast recipe.
