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Close-up of a delicious ground beef zucchini dish with vibrant colors and textures.

Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground beef sautéed with fresh zucchini and aromatic spices. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add the diced zucchini, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet.
Stir to combine and serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes