Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
A quick and flavorful ground beef and zucchini skillet that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This dish combines savory ground beef with tender zucchini and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm as is or over rice or quinoa if desired.