Paleo Ground Beef with Bell Peppers
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Ground Beef with Bell Peppers recipe! Packed with colorful bell peppers, savory ground beef, and fragrant garlic and onion, this wholesome dish is perfectly seasoned with bold spices like paprika, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for a tantalizing kick. Coconut oil adds a rich, nutty flavor while keeping the recipe dairy-free and paleo-friendly. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice, this quick and easy skillet meal is bursting with zest and freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this healthy, gluten-free dinner is as versatile as it is satisfying—serve it on its own or pair it with cauliflower rice for a complete paleo meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 lime
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: dice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into small pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set them aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until it's browned all over.
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat if needed.
Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and stir well to combine with the beef and onions.
Season the mixture with sea salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.
Lower the heat to medium and cover the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers are tender.
Remove the lid and allow any excess liquid to evaporate, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the dish.
Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the beef and pepper mixture for added freshness and zest.
Serve hot and enjoy your Paleo Ground Beef with Bell Peppers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 566 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
