Description
A quick, protein‑rich Italian skillet featuring smoked beef, bell peppers, garlic, basil, and a light grape juice sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals, this one‑pan dish delivers bold flavor, balanced nutrition, and minimal cleanup—ideal for busy families and meal‑prep enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ lb smoked beef, cut into strips
- 2 large bell peppers, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup grape juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced bell peppers and sauté 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add smoked beef strips, brown 7‑10 minutes.
- Pour in grape juice, sprinkle basil, and stir.
- Simmer 5‑7 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes with the garlic. Substitute beef pepperoni for a different texture. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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