Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (sliced and quartered)

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

2 cloves garlic (minced)

10 ounces Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (salsa or diced tomatoes could be used, canned)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.

Simmer

Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.

Cook

Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup (approx)
• Calories: 315 kcal
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 81 mg
• Sodium: 498 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 21 g