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Savor the Flavor: Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Recipes for Every Meal

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Learn how to make delicious ground beef and zucchini recipes. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

Scale

Gathering your ingredients is like preparing a canvas for a masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound ground beef (feel free to substitute with turkey or chicken for a lighter option)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Each ingredient tells a story of its own. The zucchini is a nod to the endless rows of squash we harvested each year, while the ground beef reminds me of the hearty meals that nourished our family on chilly mountain nights.

Instructions

Cooking these recipes is like retelling a favorite story — each step is an opportunity to savor the process:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, letting its aroma fill the kitchen.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. This step reminds me of the patience Mama Lu always had, letting flavors meld together.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry beautifully.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

These steps are more than instructions; they’re a journey back to a simpler time, a time when meals were crafted with love and shared around a family table.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/ground-beef-and-zucchini-recipes/