Description
This Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With tender zucchini, colorful bell peppers, and savory ground beef, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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 the Vegetables: Wash and chop the zucchini into half-moons; dice the bell pepper and onion.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Zucchini and Bell Pepper: 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Ground Beef, Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner
