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Southwest Ground Beef and Squash Skillet
5 from 36 votes

Southwest Ground Beef and Squash Skillet

Southwest Ground Beef and Squash Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal combining sautéed vegetables like zucchini and red bell pepper with ground beef seasoned with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese, this skillet delivers layered southwest-inspired flavors and textures. Served over cauliflower rice or regular rice, it offers a satisfying, savory dish with a touch of heat and herbaceous notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 large garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 medium zucchini cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided, sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 lb ground beef lean grass-fed
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 .5 oz fire-roasted tomato canned
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • cilantro for topping
  • cauliflower rice for serving, or regular rice

Instructions

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  1. Bring oven to a broil. In a 10 inch, oven-safe skillet (I used a 10 inch cast iron) heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 min, until it starts to become fragrant. Add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
  3. Add zucchini, bell pepper and ½ tsp salt and saute for 5-6 min until veggies have softened.
  4. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ½ tsp salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. Cook for 5-6 min, until beef is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
  5. Add the tamari and fire roasted tomatoes. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes letting the sauce slightly reduce and thicken.
  6. Top mixture with cheddar cheese and place it in oven to broil for 2-3 min, watching closely to make sure the cheese doesn’t burn.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes. Serve over rice of choice and top with cilantro

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (w/o rice) Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 319mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (w/o rice)
Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

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