Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet
A savory skillet dish combining ground beef, fresh zucchini, and sweet potatoes. This hearty, one-pan meal is quick to prepare and packed with wholesome flavors.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking the beef and vegetables
- 1 knife for chopping zucchini and sweet potatoes
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis diced
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes; cover and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini and thyme; cook uncovered until zucchini is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Use ground turkey as a leaner alternative.
- Add bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the vegetables.
