Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet is a cozy one-pan dinner made with juicy ground beef, tender zucchini, garlic, and warm spices. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want real food that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Add zucchini and cook uncovered until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use medium zucchini to avoid excess moisture. You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if preferred. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg