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Seasoned Beef and Vegetables

Jessica Fisher · August 17, 2012 · 6 Comments

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Seasoned ground beef and vegetables combine in a symphony of flavors, making a great topping for pasta or rice.

I grew up in the era of hamburger gravy and casseroles. Ground meat was the basis for many dishes due to its low cost and ease of preparation.

Over the years, I’ve become a little pickier about what ground meat I buy. While grass-fed beef isn’t quite in my price range, I do try to buy better beef when I can. It’s not quite as cheap as it was when I was a kid.

This dish came about from happenstance. I had originally planned on making my Vegetable Bolognese during my last freezer cooking session, but the eggplant had gone bad and I forgot to buy tomatoes.

So, what to do with a load of vegetables and some ground beef?

This dish was the result, sauteed vegetables and beef with a healthy dose of seasonings. I divided the batch into meal sized portions for hubby’s lunches and held my breath.

My taste testing revealed that it had wonderful flavor. I’m happy to report that he concurred. Serve this over rice or pasta for a filling lunch or supper.

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Seasoned Beef and Vegetables

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stir fry, vegetable beef
Servings: 6
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onion chopped
  • 4 ribs celery chopped
  • 3 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 1/3 lb ground beef
  • 2 zucchini sliced (for 2 cups)
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • 5 oz mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • black pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large heavy pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onions, celery and garlic. Cook until the onions start to go clear.
  • Add the beef, zucchini, pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring until the vegetables are tender and the meat is no longer pink.
  • Season with the salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
To freeze: cool mixture completely and place in covered dish. Chill before freezing.
Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1/6 the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg

Filed Under: Beef, Recipe Tagged With: 30-minute meals, dairy-free, packable, Veggies Most, whole 30

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  1. LizA says

    August 17, 2012 at

    I’m with you on the price of ground beef — anything over $1.00 just gives me pause in the grocery store. When did $3.00+ become the starting price? It’s not steak!

    Bring on the (dried) beans to extend it all! LOL

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    • Jessica says

      August 18, 2012 at

      @LizA, at this point, however, the cheap meat looks really scary. So, I’d rather pay more to know it’s better quality.

      Reply
  2. Sandi says

    August 17, 2012 at

    I’ve made some dishes very similar to this for years. My kid likes it when I mix in some mac and cheese or rice. He doesn’t realize I do it for not only taste but also to stretch the meat that has gotten so pricey!

    Reply
  3. Jill says

    August 17, 2012 at

    I am interested in what you say about eating healthier, and noticing you need less etc to feel full. My husband and I started our second round of the paleo diet/caveman diet. The difference for us is feeling satisfied vs. Full. We have found that as we have changed our diet, our tastes have changed. Food is so much more flavorful when it is simple real food. This particular diet restricts dairy, grains, sugar and beans. This means that we eat meat, fruits and vegetables. So this particular dish looks tasty and crunchy. We could eat this minus the rice. Our weight loss has been significant, and we have never been hungry. That makes it very nice! Thanks for sharing, and I will enjoy reading about your successes.

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    • Jessica says

      August 18, 2012 at

      Good luck to you! There’s a world of “diet” choices out there, so we’re just feeling our way.

      Reply
  4. sharon says

    November 28, 2012 at

    I’ve made something similar, but put it on a bed of rice to fill up my teens and make it stick a little longer. A bit of gluten free soy sauce adds some good flavor also

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