Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (Mexican-Inspired Flavors)
This Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet combines affordable ingredients in a quick 30-minute meal with Mexican-inspired flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 379 kcal
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup Mexican-style or monetary jack shredded cheese blend
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional for garnish
- 3-4 slices green onions Optional for garnish
In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the avocado oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add the diced sweet potato and cook, while stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes.
Add the zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet and place the ground beef on the other side of skillet. Cook the beef for 7-9 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease after the ground beef is cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the black beans, tomatoes (with juice), frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top, place the lid on the skillet, remove from heat, and let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
Remove lid, add desired garnishes, then serve.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 925mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11g
Keyword Ground Beef, healthy, quick dinner, Skillet, zucchini