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Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Ground beef and zucchini - the image is a close-up of a bowl of food. the bowl is made of a light-colored ceramic with a speckled pattern. the food appears to be a salad with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes. the vegetables are mixed together with minced meat and grated parmesan cheese. the meat is a dark brown color and looks to be seasoned with herbs and spices. the dish is garnished with chopped parsley. the background is a white marble countertop.
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A quick and hearty Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet featuring tender ground beef cooked with fresh zucchini, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add diced zucchini, diced tomatoes, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Stir to combine and cook for 6-8 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Serve warm.

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