# Paleo Beef Skillet ## Description A hearty one-pan dinner featuring tender grass-fed beef strips, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This paleo-friendly dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors while keeping preparation simple and cleanup minimal. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious and satisfying. ## Quick Facts - Calories: 385 per serving - Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 25 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes - Servings: 5 - Difficulty: medium - Cuisine: American - Health Score: 8.5/10 ## Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 385 - Protein: 32g - Carbohydrates: 28g - Fat: 16g - Fiber: 6g - Sugar: 10g - Sodium: 520mg ## Dietary Information This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free ## Ingredients (5 servings) - 2 pounds grass-fed beef sirloin (sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch strips) - 3 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes) - 2 large bell peppers (mixed colors, cut into strips) - 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons) - 1 large red onion (cut into wedges) - 3 tablespoons coconut oil (divided) - 4 cloves garlic (minced) - 3 tablespoons coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped) - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped) - 1.5 teaspoons sea salt - 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ## Instructions 1. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towels and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing vegetables. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef strips for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 4. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the same skillet. Add sweet potato cubes, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. 5. Add remaining coconut oil, red onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. 6. Add zucchini, garlic, smoked paprika, and remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 7. Return beef to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Add coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. 8. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. ## Tags paleo, whole30, grain-free, dairy-free, one-pan, weeknight dinner, high-protein, gluten-free ## Source Recipe by: CalorieGram AI ## Machine-Readable Data ### Recipe Metadata ```json { "id": "980c5c1c-d6c1-415a-a422-1317b294ac47", "youtube_id": null, "title": "Paleo Beef Skillet", "cuisine_type": "American", "meal_type": [ "dinner" ], "difficulty_level": "medium", "servings": 5, "prep_time_minutes": 20, "cook_time_minutes": 25, "total_time_minutes": 45, "health_score": 8.5, "created_at": "2025-06-26T07:12:04.000Z", "updated_at": "2025-06-26T07:12:04.000Z" } ``` ### Ingredients Data ```json { "servings": 5, "ingredients": [ { "name": "grass-fed beef sirloin", "amount": 2, "unit": "pounds", "notes": "sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch strips" }, { "name": "sweet potatoes", "amount": 3, "unit": "medium", "notes": "peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes" }, { "name": "bell peppers", "amount": 2, "unit": "large", "notes": "mixed colors, cut into strips" }, { "name": "zucchini", "amount": 2, "unit": "medium", "notes": "sliced into half-moons" }, { "name": "red onion", "amount": 1, "unit": "large", "notes": "cut into wedges" }, { "name": "coconut oil", "amount": 3, "unit": "tablespoons", "notes": "divided" }, { "name": "garlic", "amount": 4, "unit": "cloves", "notes": "minced" }, { "name": "coconut aminos", "amount": 3, "unit": "tablespoons", "notes": null }, { "name": "apple cider vinegar", "amount": 1, "unit": "tablespoon", "notes": null }, { "name": "fresh thyme", "amount": 2, "unit": "tablespoons", "notes": "chopped" }, { "name": "fresh rosemary", "amount": 1, "unit": "tablespoon", "notes": "chopped" }, { "name": "sea salt", "amount": 1.5, "unit": "teaspoons", "notes": null }, { "name": "black pepper", "amount": 1, "unit": "teaspoon", "notes": "freshly ground" }, { "name": "smoked paprika", "amount": 1, "unit": "teaspoon", "notes": null } ] } ``` ### Nutrition Data (per serving) ```json { "calories": 385, "macros": { "protein_g": 32, "carbs_g": 28, "fat_g": 16, "fiber_g": 6, "sugar_g": 10, "sodium_mg": 520 }, "dietary_tags": { "vegan": false, "vegetarian": false, "gluten_free": true, "dairy_free": true, "nut_free": true } } ``` --- This recipe is from CalorieGram Recipes - Your AI-powered healthy recipe discovery platform. Visit https://recipes.caloriegram.ai for more healthy recipes.