Description

This Hamburger and Zucchini Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and seasoned to perfection, it’s a hearty dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1 small green pepper seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 tsp pepper
3 medium zucchini cubed
2 large tomatoes seeded and diced
1/4 c. water
1 c. uncooked instant brown rice
1 c. shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
Add the cubed zucchini and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
Pour in the water and stir in the instant brown rice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and zucchini is tender.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with shredded colby jack cheese, cover, and let sit for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or spices. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet / One-Pan
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: Hamburger and Zucchini Skillet, one-pan meal, quick dinner, ground beef recipe, zucchini recipe