One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs

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A hearty, herb-infused skillet featuring ground beef, bell peppers, mushrooms, and fresh rosemary and thyme, ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup. This american-inspired one pot (whole30) ready in about 25 minutes pairs Ground beef, Bell peppers, Mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz ground beef and 1/2 cup diced onion, breaking up the beef with a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup diced bell peppers, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot directly from the skillet.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is One-Pan Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Herbs whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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