Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet
A hearty skillet dish combining savory ground beef with fresh zucchini and sweet potatoes for a balanced, nutritious one-pan meal, perfect for quick and satisfying dinners.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking the beef and vegetables
- 1 stirring spoon for mixing ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis diced
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced zucchini and cubed sweet potato.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika; mix well.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For spicier flavor, add chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner alternative.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
