Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet (Stampa)

A hearty skillet with beef, zucchini, and sweet potatoes. Quick, nourishing, and full of flavor.

# Ingredienti:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
03 - 2 medium zucchinis, diced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

→ Seasoning and Oils

06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped

# Istruzioni:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally and cook for a total of 10 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
02 - Remove sweet potatoes and add ground beef to the same skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for about 6 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed, keeping a small amount for flavor. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
03 - Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant. Add zucchini and cooked sweet potatoes back to the skillet. Gently fold everything together and cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and top with chopped parsley before serving.

# Note utili:

01 - Perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
02 - Flavor improves after a day in the refrigerator—ideal for make-ahead meals.
03 - Add a tablespoon of broth or water when reheating to preserve moisture.
04 - Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based options as desired.
05 - Cut sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
06 - Avoid overcooking zucchini to preserve its texture and color.