One-Pot Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A quick and nutritious ground beef skillet loaded with colorful vegetables, perfect for a family-friendly dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, and 1 medium diced zucchini to the skillet. Sauté with the beef for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.