Savory Beef and Bean Zucchini Skillet
This savory skillet dish combines ground beef and pork with fresh zucchini, hearty mushrooms, and protein-packed kidney beans. Seasoned to perfection, this one-pan recipe is not only easy to make but also provides a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 30 minutes.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the diced zucchini and sliced mushrooms, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6.
Add the kidney beans, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- 7.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.