Description
A simple and satisfying low-carb dinner that combines seasoned ground beef and tender zucchini in one delicious skillet, perfect for a quick, hearty, and healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing them for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Let it brown and cook through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini along with the oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook everything together for another 5-7 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 servings.
It takes about 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook, for a total time of 25 minutes.
Each serving contains approximately 320 kcal.
For variations, try adding bell peppers or mushrooms, swapping the ground beef for turkey or chicken, or adding cheese or crushed red pepper flakes.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave.
For keto-friendly, it fits well into a keto diet with no added sugars.
This dish is not recommended for freezing as zucchini becomes mushy after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
