Instructions

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add 1 carrot (diced), ½ onion (diced), and 1 orange pepper (diced) to one side of the skillet and 1 lb ground beef (85/15) to the other side. Season everything with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Do not add the taco seasoning yet.
• Cook, breaking up the beef and stirring the vegetables occasionally, until the beef is completely browned and the vegetables are softened, about 10–15 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced) during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking and stir to combine.
• Stir the vegetables and beef together, then sprinkle 2 tbsp taco seasonings over the mixture and stir to coat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the seasoning is absorbed and the mixture thickens slightly, about 2–4 minutes.
• If there is excess fat in the skillet, drain it: carefully tilt the skillet and spoon off fat, or transfer the mixture to a paper-towel-lined plate to blot and return it to the skillet.
• Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh, chopped) over the mixture, and toss or stir to combine.