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Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (Mexican-Inspired Flavors)

Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (Mexican-Inspired Flavors)

A quick and nutritious skillet dinner combining ground beef and zucchini with Mexican-inspired flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1 small zucchini diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small red onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Mexican-style or monetary jack shredded cheese blend
  • cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional for garnish
  • 3-4 green onions sliced, optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the avocado oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add the diced sweet potato and cook, while stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet and place the ground beef on the other side of skillet. Cook the beef for 7-9 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease after the ground beef is cooked through.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the black beans, tomatoes (with juice), frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top, place the lid on the skillet, remove from heat, and let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add desired garnishes, then serve.

Notes

This recipe is high in protein and fiber, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 925mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11g
Keyword ground beef, healthy meal, Mexican-Inspired, quick dinner, Skillet, Zucchini
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