Zucchini and Beef Mexican-Style Skillet Recipe
When you crave Mexican flavors without the mess, grab your trusty skillet and cook up a one-pot wonder for dinner tonight with zucchini and beef.
Servings 4 people
Calories 503kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis quartered and sliced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- ½ tbsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.Cooking fat
- Cook the garlic and onions until soft, about 5 minutes.2 garlic cloves, 1 onion
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.1 ½ lb. ground beef
- Add tomatoes, zucchini, spices, and season to taste with salt and pepper.2 medium zucchinis, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp. chili powder, ½ tbsp. paprika, 1 tsp. ground cumin, ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2450IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 7mg