Now, let’s turn these ingredients into something memorable. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in no time.

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns. Cook for about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
4. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
5. Mix in the frozen peas, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until they are heated through.
6. Stir in the cooked rice or pasta, combining well with the beef mixture. If you’re using cheese, sprinkle it on top and cover the skillet, allowing it to melt over low heat.
7. Once everything is heated through and the cheese is melted, your dish is ready to serve. Enjoy a taste of home with each bite.

Cooking this way is like painting on a canvas, each ingredient adding a stroke of flavor, a technique I fondly learned in my mother’s kitchen.