Cheddar-Topped Veggie Beef Skillet Dinner

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This healthy dish is tasty and filling. There is a lot of chopping involved in preparation, so you may want to cook the barley and prepare some of the ingredients in advance. It is a complete meal, and the leftovers taste great reheated.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

  • 8 ounces extra lean ground beef

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ large red bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ tablespoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ 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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
7g Fat
42g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 449mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.