Meal Prep Ground Beef Veggie Skillet

Simple, savory, and veggie-loaded. This skillet is your weeknight hero. Juicy ground beef is browned with a rainbow of fresh vegetables and tied together with a savory tomato-soy glaze. Perfect for meal prep and endlessly flexible.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 365

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb grass-fed ground beef or 85/15 ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups zucchini cubed
1 cup broccoli florets cut into small, even pieces
3/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
1/2 cup red onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos use coconut aminos for gluten-free
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Large skillet (cast iron preferred)
Wooden spoon or spatula
Knife and cutting board
4 airtight meal prep containers

Method

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add ground beef to skillet. Break up thoroughly with wooden spoon and cook until beautifully browned with no pink remaining, about 5-7 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Toss in cubed zucchini, broccoli florets, and chopped red bell pepper. Stir together and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp with broccoli bright green and just fork-tender.
Clear a small space in center of skillet. Add tomato paste and let sizzle for about 30 seconds on hot surface to deepen flavor.
Pour in soy sauce or coconut aminos. Stir vigorously until tomato paste is fully dissolved and coats everything in a shiny, savory glaze. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until piping hot. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle fresh parsley over top. For meal prep, divide evenly into 4 airtight containers. Let cool slightly before sealing and refrigerating.

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Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in airtight containers for 4-5 days. Reheat in microwave in 1-minute bursts (stir between) or in skillet with splash of water. Serving Suggestions: Serve over rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or pasta. Top with Greek yogurt, feta, avocado, or fresh herbs. Substitutions: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles. Use coconut aminos for gluten-free option.