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Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Close-up of a ground beef zucchini dish with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining ground beef and fresh zucchini, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add diced zucchini, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from heat and serve warm.