Description
A quick and flavorful ground beef and zucchini skillet that’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. This dish combines savory ground beef with tender zucchini and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Season the beef mixture with ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes