Description
A protein-packed, wholesome meal that simplifies your dinner routine. This one-skillet dish combines lean ground beef with fresh zucchini, onions, garlic, and savory tomatoes for a balanced and flavorful experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe maximizes flavor through effective browning techniques while keeping cleanup to a minimum. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between the savory, tender beef and the crisp-tender zucchini, making it a reliable staple for healthy, delicious home cooking.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef (90/10 lean)
3 large Zucchini, cubed
1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes, fire-roasted
1 medium Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for four minutes until translucent.
Crumble the ground beef into the pan and cook until it achieves a deep brown color.
Add the minced garlic to the beef mixture and sauté for sixty seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the cubed zucchini and cook for five minutes to allow the surface to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and allow the mixture to simmer until the zucchini becomes tender.
Notes
Use a wide skillet to ensure the beef browns rather than steams, as overcrowding leads to excess water. You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil if desired. Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop Sauté
- Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
