Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Aromatics – Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Step 2: Sauté Onions – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions until translucent.
- Step 3: Brown Beef – Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Step 4: Drain Fat – Carefully drain any excess liquid or fat from the skillet to keep the meal lean.
- Step 5: Add Seasoning – Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for 1 minute.
- Step 6: Incorporate Vegetables – Add the sliced zucchini and diced tomatoes to the pan, stirring well to combine.
- Step 7: Simmer Meal – Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still holds its shape.
- Step 8: Finish and Serve – Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lemon juice and parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over cauliflower rice for a high-volume, low-calorie meal that fits perfectly into a weight management plan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Weight Loss, High Protein, Low Carb, One-Pot, Healthy Dinner, Zucchini