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.

Minced beef skillet with bell pepper and mozzarella
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

  1. Dice the bell pepper, shred the iceberg lettuce and mince the garlic.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and brown the minced beef for 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.

  3. 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.

  4. Serve the beef over the lettuce, topped with torn mozzarella and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories401 kcal
Protein40 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Sugars9 g
Fat20 g
Fiber4 g

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