Cheesy Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet
Cheesy Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet – A Family Favorite!
This savory ground beef, zucchini, and cheese skillet is my wife’s absolute favorite! Packed with flavorful beef, tender vegetables, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) package sliced white mushrooms
- 1 (6.5 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can sliced black olives
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & ground white pepper, to taste
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 (8 oz) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown the Beef & Onion:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and crumbly, and the onion is soft (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
2️⃣ Simmer the Sauce:
Crush the stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces in a bowl, then pour them into the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce.
3️⃣ Add the Zucchini:
Slice zucchini lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ½-inch slices. Stir into the beef mixture, cover, and cook until the zucchini is firm yet tender (about 5-7 minutes).
4️⃣ Melt the Cheese & Serve:
Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover, and cook until melted (about 3-4 minutes).
Enjoy this easy, hearty, and cheesy skillet meal with your family! 😋
