How to Make Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's packed with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this zucchini and ground beef skillet recipe! This dish is a delicious combination of tender zucchini, savory ground beef, and a medley of herbs and spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is it a breeze to make, but it's also a fantastic way to use up that surplus of zucchini from your garden or the farmer's market.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Slice zucchini lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add zucchini to beef mixture; cover and cook until zucchni is firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese; cover and cook until melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    589 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1308mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 529mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1215mg