🍳 Easy Zucchini Beef Skillet
Ingredients
(Serves 3–4)
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1 lb ground beef
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
1. Cook the beef
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Sauté the veggies
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In the same skillet, add olive oil.
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Sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add zucchini and cook another 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Combine
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Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Stir everything together and simmer for 3–5 minutes so flavors meld.
4. Optional cheese topping
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet.
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Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
5. Serve
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Serve hot on its own, over rice, or with crusty bread.
💡 Tips
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For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce while cooking the beef.
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You can swap zucchini with yellow squash or bell peppers for variety.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.
If you want, I can give a low-carb version that’s extra saucy and cheesy, perfect for keto-friendly meals. Do you want me to do that?
