Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Ground beef and zucchini team up with mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, and Cheddar cheese in this simple one-skillet meal the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 589 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and ground white pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
• 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Slice zucchini lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add zucchini to beef mixture; cover and cook until zucchni is firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese; cover and cook until melted, 3 to 4 minutes.