Description
This Keto Beef Skillet with Bell Peppers offers a savory, high-protein meal that hits the table in less than 30 minutes, balancing earthy spices with sweet vegetables for a nutritious, low-carb dinner. Perfect for meal prep and minimizes cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Grass-Fed Ground Beef
3 large Bell Peppers
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
1 medium Yellow Onio
3 large Garlic Cloves
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cumi
Sea Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet: Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and swirl it to coat the surface evenly
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the meat into small crumbles. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains
- Drain Excess Fat: If your beef released a significant amount of liquid or fat, carefully drain it from the pan. Leave about one tablespoon of fat to cook the vegetables for maximum flavor
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onions to the pan with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds until fragrant
- Add the Peppers: Toss the sliced bell peppers into the skillet. Stir everything together to ensure the peppers are coated in the rendered fat and aromatics
- Season the Dish: Sprinkle the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes over the mixture. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the dish
- Final Sauté: Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, or until the bell peppers reach your desired level of tenderness
- Serve Immediately: Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve while it is piping hot
Notes
For added heat, adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
This meal stores well for up to four days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg