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Ground Beef Zucchini & Rice Skillet
A quick and hearty skillet dish combining lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
kcal
Ingredients
Meat
1
lb
lean ground beef
1
large
onion (peeled & diced)
1
green pepper
green pepper (seeded & diced)
2
tbsp
minced garlic
1
tsp
Cajun seasoning
1
pinch
dried basil
1
pinch
dried thyme
1
pinch
dried marjoram
to taste
salt & pepper
salt & pepper (to taste)
2
medium
zucchini (cubed)
4-5
large
roma tomatoes (seeded & diced)
1
cup
chicken broth
1
cup
jasmine rice (basmati also works)
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain excess grease.
Add remaining ingredients except cheese, bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-16 minutes.
Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let melt.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
Keyword
Beef, Rice, zucchini