Best 7 Zippy Ground Beef Skillet Recipes

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Are you craving a quick and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the zippy ground beef skillet! This hearty and versatile dish is a symphony of flavors, combining juicy ground beef with an array of aromatic spices, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is guaranteed to impress with its ease of preparation and explosion of flavors. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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ZIPPY BEEF CASSEROLE



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A ground beef and macaroni casserole topped with potato chips. This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law.

Provided by atriumlady

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
¾ cup milk
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned; drain. Stir in cooked macaroni, condensed soup, milk, and ketchup until well blended. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, green pepper, and minced onion. Season with salt, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Cover, and bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, sprinkle the top with potato chips, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until chips are toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1808.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

ZIPPY SKILLET RICE



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Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup diced pimientos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice in butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add the green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, pimientos, chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZIPPY BEEF BAKE



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"With its south-of-the-border flavor, this hearty one-dish meal is a family favorite," says Gay Kelley of Tucson, Arizona. "In fact, we like it so much we have it about once a week!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, zucchini, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain. Stir in the chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add the rice, chilies, sour cream and half of the cheese. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

ZIPPY GROUND BEEF SKILLET



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This zesty combination of ingredients creates a fun fiesta of flavor. No one leaves the table hungry when Vicki Herron serves this hearty favorite hot from her stovetop in Portland, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, honey, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Add sour cream; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZIPPY GROUND BEEF SKILLET



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This zesty combination of ingredients creates a fun fiesta of flavor. No one leaves the table hungry when Vicki Herron serves this hearty favorite hot from her stovetop in Portland, Maine.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced green pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 peppers jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced*
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups reduced fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, honey, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Add sour cream; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 478.7 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ZIPPY GROUND BEEF SKILLET



Zippy Ground Beef Skillet image

This zesty combination of ingredients creates a fun fiesta of flavor. No one leaves the table hungry when Vicki Herron serves this hearty favorite hot from her stovetop in Portland, Maine.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced green pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 peppers jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced*
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups reduced fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, honey, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Add sour cream; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 478.7 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ZIPPY GROUND BEEF SKILLET



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta
1 pounds lean ground beef
0.75 cups onion
0.75 cups green pepper
28 ounces tomatoes
2 units jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons chili powder
0.75 teaspoons salt
1.5 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, honey, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Add sour cream; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. An 80/20 blend of ground chuck is a good option.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the ground beef. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is browned and no longer pink. This will help develop flavor and prevent the beef from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your skillet. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Season the skillet with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. This will help enhance the flavor of the beef and vegetables.
  • Serve the skillet with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. You can also top it with cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

Conclusion:

Zippy ground beef skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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