Fast Fuel: Skillet Beef And Vegetables

This gluten-free, dairy-free skillet meal comes together in just under 30 minutes. Mix and match vegetables to customize the perfect meal.

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

Skillet Beef and Vegetables

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons coconut oil
½ cup diced red onion
2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
1 cup diced red or green pepper
2 cups of shredded kale or spinach
2 cups of diced zucchini or squash
16 oz jar tomato sauce
1 head of cauliflower, riced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons of sliced olives

Instructions:

Brown the onions and meat in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the peppers and zucchini and sauté lightly.
Rice cauliflower.
Add tomato sauce.
Add the riced cauliflower.
Simmer for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
Add the kale/spinach.
Garnish with capers and olives.

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About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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