Cheddar-Topped Veggie Beef Skillet Dinner Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Topped Veggie Beef Skillet Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 3 cups water; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces extra lean ground beef; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup pearl barley
3 cups water
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces extra lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1
Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the cooked barley, tomatoes, zucchini, and kidney beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove, sprinkle the cheese over the top, replace the cover, and let stand until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearl barley, 3 cups water, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces extra lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-Topped Veggie Beef Skillet Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar-Topped Veggie Beef Skillet Dinner

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