One-Dish Mexican Zucchini Beef

Fresh zucchini and a mixture of spices come together in one dish for a tasty Mexican Zucchini Beef main dish recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins   Cook Time: 30 mins

By Dr. Cesar Lara

Fresh zucchini and a mixture of spices come together in one dish for a tasty Mexican Zucchini Beef main dish recipe. We love this dish because it's satisfying and everything comes together in one dish to make cleaning up a breeze. This recipe is perfect for all healthy weight loss plans and 1 serving= 4 protein and .75 tsp sugar.

Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. Brown beef with spices
    Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
  2. Add tomatoes, spices & simmer
    Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini and cook until firm.
    Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1/6 of total