Description
This easy skillet zucchini and ground beef recipe is a cozy, quick dinner made with simple pantry staples and fresh veggies—perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 2–3 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A dash of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil or avocado oil for the skillet
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Stir in the chopped zucchini and cook for about 5–7 minutes, until just tender.
- Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with their juices and stir well to combine.
- Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until everything is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot!
Notes
Try topping with grated Parmesan or serving over rice or pasta for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: zucchini, ground beef, skillet, easy dinner, one pan meal