Description
This Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, and zesty pesto, making it a perfect quick dinner option for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in a little olive oil. Add the ground beef, crumble it, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shallots and garlic, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute until the shallots soften and the garlic is fragrant.
- Push the beef mixture to one side of the skillet. Add the zucchini and corn, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking until the beef is cooked through and the zucchini is tender. Mix in the pesto and balsamic vinegar, combining everything.
- Taste for seasoning, then top with chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonal availability.
For a bit of spice, add red pepper flakes to the skillet while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg