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Quick Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Beef and zucchini make a quick evening meal or a great meal prep solution. Full of flavor and fresh ingredients, it is ready in about 30 minutes. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
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Total Time35 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and zucchini skillet
Servings: 4 bowls
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups baby potatoes diced
  • salt and black pepper

For the beef and zucchini

  • 1 lb beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • Fresh thyme
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Instructions

For the potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, add potatoes, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Mix everything very well to combine.
  • Place the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned and tender. Turn potatoes after 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are in the oven, cook the beef and zucchini by placing steak bites, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Mix everything together well.
  • Add olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, place the steak bites in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes and don’t forget to stir. Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minutes or until the butter is totally melted and the garlic is cooked.
  • Add zucchini and cook for more 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove potatoes from the oven and add to the beef and zucchini skillet. Mix everything well and garnish with fresh thyme.

Meal-prepping

  • Place an even amount of beef, zucchini and potatoes into 4 different medium glass containers. Cover with the lid and place in the fridge for up to 4 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1.5 or 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • To store: Store the beef and zucchini in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: Reheat the meal prep in the microwave until hot. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1657mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g