Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Calories: ~330 per serving

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium zucchinis, halved & sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)

• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

Heat a skillet over medium-high.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add Onion & Garlic

Add diced onion and sauté 2–3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

3. Add Veggies

Stir in:

• Zucchini

• Bell pepper
  Cook 4–5 minutes until zucchini starts to soften.

4. Add Tomatoes & Seasoning

Add:

• Diced tomatoes

• Tomato paste

• Smoked paprika

• Italian seasoning

• Chili powder

• Salt & pepper

Stir and simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.

5. Optional: Add Cheese

Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar over the top, cover, and let melt 1–2 minutes.

6. Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Serve alone, over rice, pasta, or stuffed into tortillas.