Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet Recipe from ‘Always Eat After 7 PM’ book by Joel Marion!

This post is brought to you by “Always Eat After 7 PM.”

The opinions expressed here are my own.

Most people assume foods like red meat and white rice can’t be fat loss friendly, but the latest research confirms the combination of protein and carbs (especially at dinnertime) actually helps regulate cortisol (known as the “belly fat hormone”), induces deeper sleep, and even helps stabilize morning blood sugar.

This recipe fits the bill perfectly by providing a hefty dose of muscle building protein combined with the glucose from rice making it a delicious and effective combination to feed your body everything it needs in your quest for a leaner, healthier body.

A satisfying skillet recipe is priceless. It’s as easy as can be to prepare and everyone enjoys it. This Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet is currently my teenaged son’s favorite meal. I love how easy and quick it is to make for him, and he loves everything about it. It fills him up and tastes so dang good!

Quick Tip: If you love the flavors of this skillet then try using it as the filling for your stuffed bell peppers (page TK). Also consider doubling the recipe and freezing some of it to enjoy one day when you’re too busy to cook. Throw it in a skillet with a bit of water over medium-low to reheat.

Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet Recipe Recipe: Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 38 minutes

Makes: 6servings

• 1 ¾ cups water

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 cup white rice

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the salt and rice, stir once, then cover the pot and reduce to low heat for 18 minutes.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Mix in the onion and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper, sea salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Reduce the heat and cover until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle the cheese overtop and garnish with fresh parsley.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 399  Fat: 14g  Carbohydrates: 36g  Sodium: 816mg  Fiber: 4g  Protein: 30g  Sugar: 3g 

Learn more about the book and how to purchase here.

Read my review & thoughts on the book Here! See my before & after + author interview here! Read my latest update on my goals here!

Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase.