Beef and Zucchini Skillet
A quick and flavorful beef and zucchini skillet that combines tender ground beef with fresh zucchini and savory spices for a delicious, one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in diced zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.