Description
A flavorful zucchini beef stir-fry that combines wholesome ingredients with a touch of love, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until evenly browned.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini and bell pepper, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables become just tender.
- Pour in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate flavors.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or enjoy it as a fresh dish on its own.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg