Description
Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet is the ultimate one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender zucchini, savory ground beef, and colorful bell peppers, all sautéed with fragrant garlic and onion to create a delicious blend of flavors. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but it’s also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for your family. With its customizable nature, you can easily adjust spices or add your favorite vegetables to suit your taste. Serve this hearty skillet over rice or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Wash and chop the zucchini into half-moons; dice the bell pepper and onion.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini; sauté until zucchini is tender yet crisp (5-6 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg