Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (hamburger)
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
• Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant

4. 4

   Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes

5. 5

   Add diced carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender

6. 6

   Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes

7. 7

   Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp

8. 8

   Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

9. 9

   If using beef broth, add it now and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot