Savory Beef Filling

Get ready to elevate your favorite dishes with this richly spiced, versatile Savory Beef Filling. Perfect for tacos, burritos, stuffed peppers, or even as a hearty topping for baked potatoes, this recipe combines tender ground beef with a medley of bold flavors. Sautéed onions, garlic, and green bell pepper create a flavorful base, while the addition of tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and chili powder brings a smoky, savory depth to every bite. Simmered with a splash of beef stock until perfectly seasoned and infused, this filling is finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a bright, herbaceous kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and satisfying recipe is sure to become a mealtime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced Green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 250 ml Beef stock
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced green bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to the edges of the skillet and add the ground beef to the center.

Step 6

Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste, making sure it is well mixed with the beef and vegetables.

Step 8

Add the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Pour in the beef stock, bring the mixture to a simmer, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 10

Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the flavors meld together.

Step 11

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1706.9

Total Fat 131.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 345.1mg	0%
Sodium 3724.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 93.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.0IU	0%
Calcium 203.6mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2408.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.5%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 8.6%