Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet
A quick and flavorful ground beef zucchini skillet that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This one-pan meal combines savory ground beef with tender zucchini and a blend of spices for a satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in diced zucchini, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet and cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from heat and serve warm.