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Zucchini and Beef Skillet

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Zucchini and Beef Skillet
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat a large skillet over high heat, allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for medium-high heat. Sear and stir beef and onion in the scorching skillet until the beef is nicely browned, almost crumbling, and the onion has lost its rawness, taking around 5 to 7 minutes. Remove excess oil from the skillet using a paper towel.
2
Mince stewed tomatoes into smaller, more manageable pieces in a bowl before pouring them into the skillet. Combine mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper in a harmonious blend. Allow the mixture to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has significantly reduced, typically taking 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips before cutting it crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Introduce the zucchini to the beef mixture, cover it, and cook until the zucchini is firm yet tender when bitten into, requiring 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cover the skillet once more until the cheese has melted, taking 3 to 4 minutes.