Description
Simple Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet Meal is a quick, hearty dish that combines lean ground beef and fresh zucchini, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, transforming simple ingredients into an impressive feast. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to please the entire family while creating cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned and crumbly (5-7 minutes).
- Add zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet; cook until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning; stir well to combine.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg