Name: Cheesy Beef & Veggie Skillet
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 or lean); 1 small onion, finely chopped (omit if avoiding onions); 1 medium carrot, grated; 1 cup frozen peas (or 1 bell pepper, diced if preferred); 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp tomato paste or 2 tbsp ketchup; 0.5 cup beef or chicken broth (or water); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mild melter like Colby); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; Soft dinner rolls or cooked rice/pasta to serve

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 or lean)
1 small onion, finely chopped (omit if avoiding onions)
1 medium carrot, grated
1 cup frozen peas (or 1 bell pepper, diced if preferred)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste or 2 tbsp ketchup
1/2 cup beef or chicken broth (or water)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mild melter like Colby)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Soft dinner rolls or cooked rice/pasta to serve

Instructions

1
Heat the skillet over medium-high and add the olive oil or butter. If using onion, add it and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes — breathe in that sweet smell, dear.
2
Add the ground beef, break it up with a spoon, and brown until no longer pink, about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if it's very greasy.
3
Stir in the garlic (if using), grated carrot, and peas (or bell pepper). Cook 2 minutes until vegetables lose their raw edge.
4
Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir in the tomato paste (or ketchup) and pour the broth — this keeps everything saucy and soft. Simmer uncovered 2–3 minutes so flavors marry.
5
Turn the heat to low and scatter the shredded cheese over the beef mixture. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts into a gooey blanket.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve right from the pan over rice, pasta, or with soft rolls for scooping — children love the cheesy scoop, I always say.

AI-Generated Recipe: This recipe was created by an AI chef. Please verify ingredients, quantities, and cooking times before preparing. Always check for allergens.

Prep:10 minutes

Cook:15 minutes

Total:25 minutes

Servings:4

Cheesy Beef & Veggie Skillet

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