Description
Enjoy a hearty Ground Beef Dinner featuring fresh summer vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This dish combines lean ground beef with vibrant veggies for a nutritious and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
10 ounces frozen corn kernels (or 2 cups fresh corn kernels)
1 medium zucchini (about ½ lb. total)
diced
1 cup seeded and diced tomato or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil
chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves)
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese; additional fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, zucchini, and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the basil, thyme, butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. For a healthier option, use turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Dinner, Summer Vegetables, Dinner Recipe, Quick Meal, Healthy Recipe