Description
This Ground Beef Dinner with Summer Vegetables is a hearty and nutritious meal that showcases fresh seasonal produce. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 10 ounces frozen corn kernels (or 2 cups fresh corn kernels)
- 1 medium zucchini (about ½ lb. total)
- diced
- 1 cup seeded and diced tomato or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves)
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese; additional fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, zucchini, and tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chopped basil, thyme, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is well combined and the butter is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other summer vegetables like bell peppers or green beans. For a spicier kick, include some diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Dinner, Summer Vegetables, Easy Dinner Recipes, Healthy Meals, Quick Family Dinner