Mexican Zucchini and Beef Skillet

This low carb Mexican zucchini and ground beef recipe is a simple dish made with low cost ingredients. It’s an easy LCHF dinner recipe perfect for summer.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 10 ounces Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (salsa or diced tomatoes could be used), canned
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
• Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
• Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.