Cheesy Tex-Mex Zucchini Skillet

Name: Cheesy Tex-Mex Zucchini Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes (don't drain); 1 can (15-ounces) black, pinto, or white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (4-ounces) green chiles (mild or spicy), drained; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoons oregano; ¼ teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet; 4 cups finely chopped zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis); 1 to 2 to 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese; Tortilla or corn chips; sour cream; fresh, chopped cilantro; avocados; salsa; olives

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 to 8 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Tex-Mex Zucchini Skillet

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes (don't drain)
1 can (15-ounces) black, pinto, or white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4-ounces) green chiles (mild or spicy), drained
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoons oregano
¼ teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
4 cups finely chopped zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
1 to 2 to 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Toppings:

Tortilla or corn chips
sour cream
fresh, chopped cilantro
avocados
salsa
olives

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Instructions

In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet (it will be very full by the end, so don't use a smaller size) over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Break the meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink. Drain grease.
Add corn, tomatoes, beans, chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano and paprika. Stir to combine.
Add the zucchini and stir until evenly combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the ingredients are heated through and the zucchini is tender (I only cook for a few minutes so the zucchini stays al dente; cook longer if you want the zucchini softer).
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Turn the heat to low. Pat the zucchini mixture into a mostly even layer, sprinkle with cheese, cover with a lid or loosely with foil, and let rest on the heat until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.
Serve warm with toppings of choice: chips, sour cream, cilantro, olives, avocados, salsa, etc.

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Serving 1 serving Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)