Description
This Beef & Zucchini Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines seasoned ground beef with tender zucchini and melted cheese for a satisfying dish. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season and Cook: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add sliced zucchini and cook until tender.
- Optional Cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover the skillet until melted.
- Serve: Enjoy hot as is or over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For a low-carb meal, serve with a side salad.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
