Savory Italian Beef and Zucchini Skillet
A quick and easy savory Italian beef and zucchini skillet, perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish is packed with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2-3 garlic minced
- 2-3 zucchini cut into half-moons or quartered and sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, then stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-8 minutes to meld flavors and cook zucchini to desired tenderness.
- Remove from heat, adjust seasonings to taste, then garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. Serve this skillet dish on its own or with a side of crusty bread or pasta.