Classic Beef and Pepper Skillet

Ingredients

• Ground beef

  raw, 80/20

  8 oz or 227g

• Red bell pepper

  raw

  1 cup, chopped or 149g

• Salt

  table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Black pepper

  ground

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Cumin seed

  1 tsp, ground or 3g

• Chili powder

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Paprika

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Canola oil

  high stability, non-trans, high oleic (70%)

  1 tbsp or 14g

Directions

1. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and let it preheat until hot. Add oil.
2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until well browned, 5–7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook until softened with a bit of color, 3–4 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Stir well to coat the beef and peppers evenly.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot.