Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare and chop all ingredients the night before and store them in separate containers. The actual cooking takes only 15 minutes once you're ready to prepare the meal.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?

Absolutely. The mild spices and familiar flavors make this appealing to children. You can reduce the chili powder or paprika if your family prefers less spice.

Can I use frozen zucchini?

Fresh zucchini is preferred for the best texture, but frozen zucchini works in a pinch. Thaw it first and drain any excess water before adding to the skillet.

What if I don't have sweet potato?

Regular potatoes, carrots, or additional bell peppers work beautifully as substitutes.

How do I know when the vegetables are done cooking?

The zucchini should be tender but not mushy, and the sweet potato should be soft enough to break easily with a spoon.

Can this be made dairy-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally dairy-free and contains no milk products.

Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet - Easy Recipe Books

Name: Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 medium sweet potato, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet

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Author: Zara Blake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Prep: Dice zucchini, cube sweet potato, chop onion, and mince garlic.
Brown Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook 5-6 minutes until fully browned.
Add Aromatics: Push beef aside. Add remaining oil, then onion. Cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Season: Mix beef back in. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook 1 minute.
Add Vegetables: Add diced sweet potato and zucchini. Stir to combine.
Cook: Reduce heat to medium. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Taste & Adjust: Season to preference.

Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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