Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Ground beef and zucchini skillet is an easy one-pan dinner made with taco-seasoned beef, tender zucchini and melty cheese. Ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small zucchini , diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium sized red bell pepper , diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves , minced (3 teaspoons)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (15 ounce can) black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce can) fire roasted tomatoes , drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 cup Mexican style cheese or jack cheese , shredded
Optional for serving: cooked rice, sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Sautè veggies: In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add 1 Tablespoon oil, 1 cup chopped zucchini, 1 cup chopped bell pepper and 1 cup diced onion. Cook 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
- Cook beef: Remove vegetables from pan and set aside, Add the 1 pound ground beef and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned. Drain grease.
- Add ingredients: Turn heat down to medium low, add salt and pepper to taste, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, drained black beans, drained tomatoes, 1 cup corn and the cooked vegetables. Stir until combined and cook until heated through.
- Melt cheese: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese to the top and add lid. Let it rest for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish: Remove lid, and serve with optional rice, sour cream, avocado and cilantro.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Variation: Serve over roasted sweet potatoes, cilantro lime rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 284mg, Potassium: 637mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1068IU, Vitamin C: 43mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
