Description
This One-Pan Taco Zucchini Skillet is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines ground beef (or turkey) with zucchini, bell peppers, and a blend of flavorful seasonings, topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. It’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños or avocado for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Zucchini and Peppers: Add zucchini and bell pepper. Cook until tender.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover and cook until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro, jalapeños, or avocado. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, omit beans or rice. Add corn or black beans for texture.
- Dish reheats well and makes tasty leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
