Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

This is my wife's favorite meal. A flavorful blend of ground beef, vegetables, and your favorite cheese. A true one-skillet meal that will satisfy your whole family!

• 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 ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Stir mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and garlic into the skillet. Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces and add to the mixture. Season with salt and white pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Slice zucchini lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the skillet. Cook, covered, until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cook, covered, until melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.