Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet Dinner
A quick and flavorful ground beef and zucchini skillet dinner, perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight 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 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Stir in the diced zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.