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Ground Beef Zucchini & Rice Skillet

This ground beef, zucchini, and rice skillet is a delicious, one pan way to use up some of the best summer produce. This easy dinner features perfectly seasoned lean ground beef, sweet tomatoes, and buttery zucchini all cooked with fluffy rice and cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion peeled & diced
  • 1 green pepper seeded & diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 medium zucchini cubed
  • 4-5 large roma tomatoes seeded & diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup jasmine rice basmati also works
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet, or Dutch oven, set over medium high heat. Cook, stirring often and crumbling the meat, until the beef's cooked through with no more visible pink- roughly 5-6 minutes.
  • Strain the meat to remove excess grease, then return to the skillet.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, EXCEPT the cheese, to the skillet and stir to evenly combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 12-16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fluffy.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, and sprinkle the cheese evenly out overtop. Cover, and let sit just until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

  • If you like your zucchini on the firmer side, wait to add it to the skillet until the last 5 minutes of cook time.
  • Want more protein in this one pot meal, but still want to keep things on the healthier side? Add a drained can of black beans to the mix.
  • Prefer more veggies in the mix? Fresh mushrooms, canned corn, or even some yellow squash would all be delicious additions.
  • Like a little heat? Stir in some crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg