Whole30 Savory Ground Beef with Beans
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Whole30 Savory Ground Beef with Beans recipe – a hearty, flavorful dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Packed with protein-rich ground beef, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper, and subtly sweet undertones from coconut aminos, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Enhanced with warm spices like chili powder and cumin, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, every bite bursts with wholesome goodness. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and simple, Whole30-friendly ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to throw together. Serve it hot for a healthy family dinner or as a meal prep staple for the week – it’s delicious, filling, and entirely guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5 ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble it until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Mix in the bell pepper, zucchini, and grated carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices.
Add the coconut aminos, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine thoroughly.
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 866 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*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.
