Any taco fan who loves the combination of zesty flavor and cheesy goodness will be drooling over this mouth-watering Ground Beef and Zucchini Taco Skillet! This is an incredibly fun meal that your whole family will love. The ground beef in this dish is fused with bite-sized pieces of zucchini, peppers, and onions. The mix of ingredients provides a great base for the flavors to shine through. Sprinkled with taco seasoning and plenty of salsa for a kick, you won’t regret adding this delicious dinner option to your weekly rotation.
Total Time
30min
4.6
16 Ratings
Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
lb
Ground Beef
•
1
Small
Yellow Onion
, chopped
•
1
Medium
Red Bell Pepper
, diced
•
2
Large
Zucchini
, quartered, sliced
•
1
can
(14.5 oz)
Diced Tomatoes
•
2
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
4
Tbsp
Taco Seasoning
•
1
cup
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
•
1
Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
to taste
Sliced
Scallions
(optional)
•
to taste
Tortilla Chips
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Then add Yellow Onion (1) and Red Bell Pepper (1), and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
2.
Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and brown for about 5 minutes.
3.
Add Diced Tomatoes (1 can), Zucchini (2) and season with Taco Seasoning (4 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the liquid is reduced. Remove from heat.
4.
Sprinkle the top right away with Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (1 cup) and Scallions (to taste).
5.
Serve warm with Tortilla Chips (to taste) if desired!
Author's Notes
Makes 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
513
FAT
30.4 g
PROTEIN
38.1 g
CARBS
18.3 g
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