Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
A quick and flavorful skillet dish combining lean ground beef with fresh zucchini and herbs, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis zucchinis, diced bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste or diced tomatoes use tomato paste or diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to preference
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese for serving cheese
Instructions
- Dice zucchini, chop onion and garlic, and prepare ground beef.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant, then stir in zucchini and cook until tender.
- Mix in tomato paste or diced tomatoes with seasonings, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with cheese or parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce.