Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 pound lean ground beef or shaved beef steak
– 1 green bell pepper, sliced
– 1 small onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 4 slices provolone cheese (or mozzarella as a substitute)
Optional for serving:
– Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Directions:
-Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
-Add the ground beef or shaved steak and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces. Drain excess fat if needed.
-Add sliced bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the skillet.
-Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked.
-Stir in paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
-Reduce heat to low and layer the cheese slices over the top of the mixture.
-Cover skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt, about 1–2 minutes.
-Remove from heat and serve warm in bowls over your choice of rice, quinoa, or a low-carb base like cauliflower rice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 4 servings