Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Need a fast spring dinner? This Beef and Zucchini Skillet is ready in 20 minutes! Ground beef, grated zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley come together in one pan for a healthy, flavorful meal.

Why It’s a Spring Staple

This skillet blends juicy beef with fresh zucchini and tomatoes, accented by herbs. It’s quick, light, and nutritious—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large zucchini, grated
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook beef 5-6 min until browned, breaking it up.
2. Add garlic and zucchini, sauté 3-4 min until softened.
3. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook 2 min until tomatoes soften.
4. Mix in basil or parsley, serve hot.

Recipe Card: Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large zucchini, grated
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in skillet, cook beef 5-6 min until browned.
2. Add garlic and zucchini, cook 3-4 min.
3. Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper; cook 2 min.
4. Add basil or parsley, serve hot.

Notes

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
• Swap herbs for oregano if preferred.