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Cheesy Tex-Mex Zucchini Skillet

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

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

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add corn, tomatoes, beans, chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano and paprika. Stir to combine.
  3. 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).
  4. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve warm with toppings of choice: chips, sour cream, cilantro, olives, avocados, salsa, etc.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

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%

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