One-Pan Spiced Beef with Bell Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Ground beef simmered with sweet bell peppers and onions in a warm, savory spice blend for a hearty, no-fuss meal. This Mexican-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, for 5 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced onion, 1 sliced bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until spices are fragrant and mixture thickens.