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Beef with Peppers and Olives


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A delicious and savory dish featuring lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and olives, perfect for a hearty meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned (around 7-8 minutes).
  5. Pour in tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This dish can be served over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg