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Cheesy One Pan Zucchini Taco Skillet

This easy Cheesy One Pan Zucchini Taco Skillet is a total crowd-pleaser and ready to rock your weeknight dinner game in record time! Gluten-Free + Low-Carb

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini squash
  • ½ a large onion
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (ground turkey/tofu works too!)
  • 1 TBSP ground cumin
  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup plain tomato sauce or enchilada sauce
  • 1 tsp olive or avocado oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheese (I used cheddar and Pepper Jack)
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS:
  • chopped green onion
  • diced tomatoes
  • jalapeños, chopped or sliced
  • sour cream
  • Greek yogurt
  • fresh cilantro
  • Pico de Gallo
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Coarsely chop your zucchini and onion and drain and rinse your corn + black beans if using canned.
  2. Heat 9, 10, or 11 inch cast iron skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if desired.
  3. Brown your meat until golden and crumbled and drain any excess liquid. Season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, plus salt and pepper to taste. Add your tomato/enchilada sauce and mix well. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  4. Add 1 tsp oil to your pan and once hot, add your onion.
  5. Saute for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden, then add your corn and continue cooking until tender (this will take longer for fresh/frozen and no time at all for canned)
  6. Add zucchini and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, but al-dente.
  7. Reduce heat to low and top with taco meat and black beans and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, plus any extra your heart desires. 
  8. Cover with a lid until cheese is hot and melty.
  9. If you have a side dish to prep while keeping the main course warm, you can also cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-20 min while you whip together a salad or corral the fam. I employ this tactic quite often!
  10. Now all that's left to do is spoon this deliciousness into bowls and top with all your favorites!

Notes

  • Want your taco skillet SUPER cheesy? Add an extra cup of cheese on top before baking and have at it!
  • Zest it up any way you'd like!  Onion, fresh garlic, parsley or even some flavorful red pepper flakes.  Play with your food and your taste buds will forever thank you.

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 746mg (31%) Potassium 1100mg (31%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1467IU (29%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 269mg (27%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 746mg 31%
Potassium 1100mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1467IU 29%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 269mg 27%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.