Description

This Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a quick dinner. With lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, and basil pesto, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with taste.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup diced shallot
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 small zucchini, diced
1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
1/3 cup basil pesto
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Chopped basil for garnish

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Instructions

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in some olive oil. Add the ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks for 2-3 minutes.
Incorporate shallots and garlic into the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional minute until shallots soften and garlic becomes fragrant.
Push the beef mixture to the side and add zucchini and corn. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook until the beef is fully done and the zucchini is tender. Stir in the basil pesto and balsamic vinegar to combine.
Adjust seasoning to taste, then garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to use any type of ground meat for this dish.
For extra flavor, consider adding some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
This dish is great as leftovers and reheats well.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg