I love Mexican-inspired food, and this beef and pepper skillet definitely hits the spot. Make this as healthy as possible by using 97 percent lean minced beef, fat-free, reduced sodium broth, brown rice, and reduced-fat or fat-free cheese.
Fat-free cheese doesn’t melt as well and is also not as creamy, so keep that in mind when deciding which cheese to use. Then, try this recipe and see what I’m talking about.
I love this Mexican dish. I think it’s at par with Mexican dishes you can get at restaurants. Try the very easy and yummy homemade recipe below.
Spiced Beef and Pepper Skillet Recipe
This beef and pepper skillet recipe is a must-try. I only used to order this on Mexican food spots, but I'm so happy I can now make this at home with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (minced beef) - lean- 1 tablespoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) - fat-free and reduced-sodium
- 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium green pepper (green capsicum) - sliced and halved
- 1 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - sliced and halved
- 2 cups brown rice - uncooked
- 1 cup colby jack cheese - shredded reduced-fat
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Add chili powder, garlic powder, broth, and tomatoes. Stir to combine and allo to boil over medium heat.
- Add sliced peppers and rice, stir, cover, and simmer on low for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1389IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 4mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
