Imagine waking up to a sizzling skillet of pure breakfast magic that combines hearty ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, perfectly scrambled eggs, and gooey melted cheese - all prepared in just one pan! This isn't just another breakfast recipe; it's a morning game-changer that will transform your ordinary breakfast routine into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or looking for a quick, protein-packed morning meal, this One Pan Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble is about to become your new breakfast obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to get hot for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula. Cook the beef until it's fully browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, stirring to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the meat.
- Add diced bell peppers to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté the peppers and beef together for 3-4 minutes until the peppers start to soften and become slightly tender.
- Create small wells in the beef and pepper mixture, making space for the eggs. Crack the eggs directly into these spaces.
- Allow the eggs to cook for 2-3 minutes, then gently scramble them into the beef and pepper mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire skillet, covering the beef, peppers, and eggs. Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet, allowing the cheese to melt completely for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to set.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, ensuring each serving gets a mix of beef, peppers, eggs, and melted cheese.
Tips
- Use a cast-iron skillet or high-quality non-stick pan for the best heat distribution and easy cleanup.
- Ensure your ground beef is fully browned to develop rich, deep flavors.
- Dice bell peppers uniformly for consistent cooking and texture.
- Don't rush the egg cooking process - low and slow ensures creamy, perfectly scrambled eggs.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or diced onions when cooking the beef.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting consistency.
- Let the skillet rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 240mg
