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Ground Beef Zucchini and Potato Skillet

Make this easy and delicious ground beef, zucchini, and potato skillet with herbs, using fresh zucchini while it's in season.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes Note 1
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 lb zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Creme Fraiche Note 2
  • 2 sprigs thyme Note 3
  • small bunch of chives
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Potatoes: If you don't have any leftover potatoes, start by cooking the potatoes. Let cool slightly, peel, cube, or thickly slice them. Set aside.1 lb potatoes
  2. Chop: Finely chop the onion and the garlic cloves.1 medium onion + 4 garlic cloves
  3. Cook ground beef: Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and stir for a few minutes until the meat changes color.1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 lb ground beef
  4. Add the onion and the garlic and cook until the onions are translucent and the ground beef lightly browned for about 5 minutes.
  5. Chop vegetables: In the meantime, halve the zucchini lengthwise and slice the halves. Chop the bell pepper into cubes. Add both to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.1 lb zucchini+ 1 red bell pepper
  6. Simmer: Add the broth, cover the pot, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are done to your liking. Add the potatoes and reheat them.1 cup vegetable broth
  7. Add cream, crème Fraiche, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir carefully and serve immediately. ½ cup heavy cream + 2 tablespoons crème fraiche + 2 sprigs thyme + small bunch of chives + fine sea salt and black pepper

Notes

  • Potatoes: You can use leftover boiled potatoes if you have them.
  • Dairy: Heavy cream and crème fraiche can be replaced with about ½ cup/ 125 g sour cream and a splash of milk
  • Herbs: You can use other fresh or frozen herbs instead, for instance, parsley, dill, or any other (frozen) herb mixture you like.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the dish Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 316mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the dish
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 316mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

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