Description
This Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet is a delicious and easy meal featuring lean beef, zucchini, and vibrant flavors. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced shallot
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 small zucchini diced
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in a little olive oil.
- Add the ground beef, crumbling and cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the shallots and garlic, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for another minute.
- Push the beef mixture to one side and add the zucchini and corn, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the ground beef is fully cooked and the zucchini is tender.
- Mix in the pesto and balsamic vinegar, stirring everything together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then top with chopped basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more flavor.
This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg