Ingredients
Ground beef (1 pound, lean 90/10)
Zucchini (2 medium, ½-inch cubes)
Onion (1 medium, diced)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Black pepper (½ teaspoon)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Brown ground beef, breaking into small pieces, until no pink remains
Remove beef from skillet; drain excess fat if desired
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened (4-5 minutes)
Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes
Toss in zucchini cubes; cook until tender (5-7 minutes)
Return cooked beef to the skillet; season with salt and pepper
Mix well and divide into airtight meal prep containers
Cool completely before refrigerating
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months
Use ground turkey for a leaner option
Substitute yellow squash for zucchini if preferred
Adjust seasoning with paprika or Italian herbs to taste
Use avocado oil for a neutral flavor alternative
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg