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Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
2 medium zucchinis
1 bell pepper (any color)
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and chop the zucchini into half-moons; dice the bell pepper and onion.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).

Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini; sauté until zucchini is tender yet crisp (5-6 minutes).

Season with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Serve warm.

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