Description
This Ratatouille Ground Beef Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal that combines classic ratatouille vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers with savory ground beef, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small eggplant, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the diced eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease in the skillet.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and add more vegetables or use plant-based crumbles.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated easily.
- Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or with pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
