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 and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (or 1 cup 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste or diced tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, oregano, chili flakes, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in herbs, serve hot with cheese or parsley.
Notes
Feel free to top with shredded cheese or additional herbs for extra flavor.