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Spiced Ground Meat with Peppers

A quick, flavorful skillet dish of ground meat and colorful bell peppers, seasoned with curry and cumin. Serve with grilled flatbread for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Spiced Ground Meat with Peppers
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 medium bell peppers (mixed colors)
  • 4 stalks green onions
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 pieces flatbread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Slice 2 bell peppers into thin strips and chop 4 green onions (white and green parts). Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced peppers to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring, until peppers are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Fold in the chopped green onions and cook for 1 minute more, until wilted.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with 4 pieces of grilled flatbread on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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