Minced beef skillet with bell pepper and mozzarella
Minced beef skillet with bell pepper and mozzarella is ready in 40 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 401 kcal and 40 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.46. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 401 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.46
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Lean minced beef (5% fat)360 g
- Bell pepper300 g
- Iceberg lettuce150 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Balsamic vinegar16 g
- Dried chili1 g
- Ground cumin2 g
- Fresh cilantro (optional)8 g
- Mozzarella (optional)60 g
Method
Dice the bell pepper, shred the iceberg lettuce and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and brown the minced beef for 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
Add the bell pepper, garlic, cumin, a pinch of dried chili and a splash of water; cook for 8 minutes. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 minutes more.
Serve the beef over the lettuce, topped with torn mozzarella and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 401 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
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