Description
A quick and tasty weeknight dinner that combines browned meat, diced zucchini, beans, corn, and taco spices for a warm and filling meal in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Shredded cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Warm the oil until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion turns soft and slightly clear.
- Add the ground beef (or turkey). Break it into small pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until fully browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced zucchini, drained black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes. Mix well so the seasoning coats everything.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring once or twice until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and top with shredded cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a healthy twist, use lean ground beef or turkey and enjoy with warm tortillas or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg