Description
Discover the deliciousness of our Healthy Zucchini Beef Stir-Fry, a quick, nutritious, and low carb dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant dish combines tender ground beef, fresh zucchini slices, and savory seasonings, all prepared in under 30 minutes. Ideal for health-conscious eaters, it offers a balanced meal with hearty flavors and wholesome ingredients that satisfy your appetite while keeping carbs in check. Easy to customize with your favorite spices, this stir-fry makes a perfect addition to your healthy dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 3 large zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional for added flavor)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing zucchinis, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in cooked ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds, optionally paired with cauliflower rice or enjoyed on its own.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with tofu or tempeh.
- Adjust soy sauce and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Cook zucchini slices quickly at high heat to retain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg