Description
A quick and hearty skillet dish combining ground beef, zucchini, and vibrant veggies for a nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup Mexican-style or Monterey Jack shredded cheese blend
- Optional for garnish: 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3-4 sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the avocado oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the diced sweet potato and cook while stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Toss in the zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened but still vibrant.
- Move the veggies to one side of the skillet and place the ground beef on the other side. Cook the beef for 7-9 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease after the ground beef is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice), frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Mix everything until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover the skillet with a lid, remove from heat, and let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add desired garnishes, and serve.
Notes
A splash of lime juice right before serving can brighten the flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg