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Zucchini and Ground Beef Dinner


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A hearty and healthy zucchini and ground beef dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish combines tender ground beef with sautéed zucchini in a flavorful tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
3 medium zucchinis, diced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add the diced zucchinis to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes