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Zucchini and Ground Beef Dinner


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A hearty and flavorful zucchini and ground beef dinner that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium zucchinis, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 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 diced zucchinis to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and flavors are combined.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from heat and serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes