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Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet

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Ingredients

The skillet ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-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 cloves garlic, 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 ⅓ cup of homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1 cup Mexican-style or Monterey Jack shredded cheese blend

Optional garnishes

  • cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3-4 slices green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced sweet potato, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
  3. Move vegetables to one side and add ground beef to the other side of the skillet, cooking for 7-9 minutes while breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add black beans, tomatoes with juice, frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover the skillet, and remove from heat to let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid, add garnishes, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-6
Calories
379
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
27g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
925mg
Cholesterol
62mg

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