Description
Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet is a fast, nutritious one‑pan dinner that blends protein‑packed smoked beef with fluffy quinoa, colorful bell pepper, sweet onion, and aromatic garlic. Infused with cumin and paprika, the dish delivers a warm, seasoned flavor while the beef broth cooks the quinoa to perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, it serves four, making it ideal for busy families seeking a wholesome, budget‑friendly meal. Serve with a crisp salad or warm garlic bread for a crowd‑pleasing dinner!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell pepper, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2‑3 minutes.
- Add rinsed quinoa and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15‑20 minutes until quinoa is tender.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- deglaze the pan with a splash of grape juice after browning the beef. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet, quick beef dinner, quinoa recipes, healthy weeknight meals, easy skillet meals, high protein dinner, meal prep quinoa, budget friendly beef dishes