Mexican Zucchini Skillet Casserole

Serve up this easy one-skillet dinner of ground beef, zucchini, salsa, and tomatoes for a Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add salsa and cumin to the skillet; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and tomatoes. Cover and cook until zucchini is tender but not too soft, about 10 minutes more. Top with Cheddar cheese.