One-Pan Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 3 medium zucchini, diced
• 1/2 tsp salt (for zucchini)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method

1. 1

   Toss the diced zucchini with salt and let it sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry — zucchini holds a lot of water, and skipping this step is the main reason skillet dishes with zucchini turn watery instead of staying hearty.

2. 2

   Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, about 6-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add onion and garlic, cooking 3-4 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add the drained, patted-dry zucchini, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.

5. 5

   Simmer 8-10 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the flavors have melded.