Description
A hearty one-pan meal combining ground beef, sweet potatoes, and zucchini with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes. Cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced zucchini, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until all vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through, about another 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like oregano or basil when cooking. You can also replace beef with ground turkey or lentils for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Ground Beef, Skillet, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Quick Dinner