Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet is an easy meal to get protein and vegetables. It’s filled with zucchini, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Pair with pasta, rice, or potatoes for a filling meal!
Why You’ll Love Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Ground beef and rice is a pretty standard meal prep but we can make it more exciting with this Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet meal. Ground beef is seasoned with cumin and paprika, then zucchini, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes are added for color and nutrients.
Each serving of this skillet meal provides 27 grams protein and 3 grams fiber. Pair with a carb for more energy and to add more fiber. You can go with rice for a classic meal prep or get extra fiber and protein by pairing it with lentil pasta. You can find red lentil pasta at Trader Joe’s or your regular grocery store.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy oil to grease pan.
- Ground beef: the protein source. I use lean ground beef.
- Cumin & paprika: spices for flavor.
- Zucchini: adds color and filled with several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and B6, potassium, copper, and magnesium.
- Bell pepper: more color and provides fiber and vitamin C.
- Diced tomatoes: add moisture to the beef and vegetable skillet. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins C, K1, and B9 (folate), and potassium.
How to Make Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add ground beef and break up into pieces. Once mostly browned, mix in cumin and paprika.
Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until zucchini softens to your preference. Pair with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Tips
- Pair Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet with rice, pasta, or potatoes to make it a balanced and filling meal.
- Add in more vegetables, like onion and mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
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Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef*
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 3 zucchini, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add ground beef and break up into pieces. Once mostly browned, mix in cumin and paprika.
- Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until zucchini softens to your preference. Pair with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- Pair Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet with rice, pasta, or potatoes to make it a balanced and filling meal.
- Add in more vegetables, like onion and mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
Can you freeze the meals you prep before or after you cook them?
Hi Tina! You can freeze this meal after you cook it. I have not tested freezing it raw before cooking it.