Description
This Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet recipe is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With flavorful ingredients like lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, bell pepper, and aromatic garlic and onion, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet:
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Wash and chop the zucchini into half-moons; dice the bell pepper and onion.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini; sauté until zucchini is tender yet crisp (5-6 minutes).
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
- This skillet meal pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Ground Beef, Skillet Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner
