Zucchini Recipes

ZUCCHINI WITH GROUND BEEF

This zucchini with ground beef stir fry is a truly delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family and contains only 3 net carbs! It'll be your new favorite way to get zucchini on the dinner table quickly!

Why You'll Love It

Made with zucchini, peppers, onions, and ground beef, this ground beef zucchini pasta recipe is incredibly flavorful and filling. Plus, it's a great way to use up lots of zucchini when your countertops are overflowing during zucchini season! Since it only requires a handful of common ingredients, it's one of the best easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights!

To make your own perfect zucchini noodles for this easy recipe, you'll need a large skillet and a spiralizer. There are different types of spiralizers available, and I prefer a countertop spiralizer since we're always cooking zucchini noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can also use a julienne peeler or a sharp knife to cut zucchini strips, although these methods are more time-consuming.

Ingredients Used

Zucchini: I use two fresh zucchini for this recipe. You don't need to peel them at all to make spiralized zucchini noodles.
Ground beef: When buying packaged ground beef, pay attention to the ‘leanness’ of the beef. You’ll see things like 90% lean/10% fat content or 80% lean/20% fat. For a low carb diet, we don’t need lean ground beef since fats help with satiety. I like to choose 73% lean/27% fat ground beef since it's the only one I've found with the highest fat content.
Vegetables: I used red bell peppers and onions for this keto-friendly zucchini hamburger casserole.
Spices: I use cayenne pepper, coconut aminos, bouillon powder, thyme, and kosher salt. You can omit the cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.

How To Spiralize Zucchini

For this ground beef zucchini pasta recipe, I use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into spirals to mimic noodles.

You can grate the zucchini or even use a vegetable peeler, but by far, the easiest way is to use a spiralizer.!

It's really very easy to use and requires very little effort. Just remove the ends of a zucchini, then place it between the blades and turn the handle in any direction for this healthy zucchini noodle recipe.

🔪 How To Make This Recipe

Slice off the top and bottom of your zucchini and spiralize.
Place the ground beef on high heat in a large skillet on the stove. Break down the chunks and stir till the meat is done.
Add the red bell pepper, onions, and spices.
After 5 mins, add zucchini noodles and stir.
Leave for 5-10 mins till it reaches your desired firmness.
Serve and enjoy!

Storing And Reheating

Ground beef and zucchini pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

To reheat, if frozen, let it thaw in the fridge overnight first. Then reheat on the stove with a little water until it is warmed through

💭 Tips And Variations

Omit the cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food. If you love spicy recipes, add some red pepper flakes.
For best results, start with thawed ground meat instead of frozen.
You can make the zucchini thicker or thinner by using a different spiralizer blade.
Add your favorite fresh produce or fresh herbs to make this healthy pasta alternative just the way you like it! It's great with fresh tomatoes!
Feel free to use your favorite pasta sauce and Italian seasoning to turn this into an Italian-style dish! Don't forget the Parmesan cheese!
You can also make different types of veggie noodles with your spiralizer, although these are not always keto-friendly.
Feel free to use ground chicken, ground turkey, ground pork, or even Italian sausage instead.
Zucchini and yellow squash are interchangeable, and they each have similar nutritional facts.
If you're in a rush, you frozen zucchini noodles from the grocery store instead of making your own for this easy meal.
Adapt the seasonings to tweak your preferences. You can always add a sprinkle of garlic powder or onion powder to this great recipe.
For a Mexican version, use taco seasoning instead of the recommended spices while the zucchini cooks.

🍽️ What Can I Eat This Recipe With?

This zucchini with ground beef recipe is a classic comfort food meal on its own! To make it even more filling, serve it as a main course and offer a side salad, Air Fryer Green Beans, or a bowl of this Keto Cabbage Soup. Don't forget to sprinkle it with a little your favorite cheese, like cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack!

Storing And Reheating

This delicious African stew can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 2-3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove the next day with just a little water.

What Can I Eat This Recipe With?

This finger-licking delicacy can be enjoyed by the whole family with rice or any meal that calls for a stew. On my keto diet, I enjoy it with cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles.

Tips And Variations

Allow the steak to come to room temperature if cold from the fridge before frying.
Add as little or as much pepper as you want to this recipe. The choice is entirely yours.
Grate some cheddar cheese and add shredded mushrooms for a delicious variation of this recipe.
Customize the spices with your faves. For example, you can use chopped fresh garlic and onions.
You can add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, or sour cream to the egg mixture.
Veggies like green onions, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper are lovely in it too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are steak and scrambled eggs healthy?

The steak and scrambled eggs recipe is healthy and nutritious. The dish has a lot of protein and healthy fats in it. In addition, it is loaded with vitamins and nutrients that are great for you.

Can you cook steak and eggs in the same pan?

Yes, you can cook the steak and eggs in the same pan. Although, if the steak is raw, you will have to cook it first. You can pan-fry the steak and then add the eggs and other ingredients.

What kind of steak is good for breakfast?

I recommend using steak that is thin cut. Thin steaks will fry quickly, which is what you want for breakfast. Try using a thin-cut bone-in rib-eye steak. If you find that a bit pricey, you can use chuck-eye steak instead. It’s almost as lovely but way cheaper. A New York strip works well too.

Is steak for breakfast healthy?

Steak is an excellent choice for breakfast! It contains lots of protein that will give you the energy to start the day. It also is quite filling, so it curbs hunger for hours. In addition, steak for breakfast may aid in weight loss since you eat less food during the day.

Ingredients

▢1 cup leftover steak/meat chopped
▢4 eggs
▢¼ teaspoon salt
▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢1 tablespoon chopped parsley
▢2 tablespoon butter
▢¼ teaspoon onion powder
▢¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Place the cooked leftover meat on a cutting board and cut it into smaller pieces.
Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl.
Melt the butter in a non-stick pan or large skillet on low heat.
Pour the eggs in and tilt the pan to spread it out.
After about a minute, add in the chopped beef.
Let it set for 2 minutes on low heat, then stir.
Transfer to a breakfast bowl and enjoy!