Description
This Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet is a delightful mix of ground beef, zucchini, and seasonings, offering a quick and healthy meal. With simple prep and fantastic flavors, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and home-cooked dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced shallot
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 small zucchini diced
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil and add the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, crumbling the beef as it cooks.
- Add in the shallots and garlic, seasoning with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until shallots soften and garlic is fragrant.
- Push the beef mixture to one side of the skillet and add zucchini and corn. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Cook until beef is fully cooked and zucchini is tender. Mix in basil pesto and balsamic vinegar, stirring everything together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then top with chopped basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg