Description
Enjoy a quick and nutritious Healthy Zucchini Beef Stir-Fry in Minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with fresh zucchini, lean ground beef, and colorful vegetables, this dish offers a delicious explosion of flavors in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing the zucchinis into thin rounds or half-moons for even cooking.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pan, stirring alongside the beef. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add the zucchini and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly and cook until zucchini reaches desired tenderness.
- Remove from heat, transfer to serving bowls, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This stir-fry can be served with brown rice, quinoa, or over lettuce for a low-carb option.
- You can substitute or add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg