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Quick Beef and Zucchini Skillet (Meal-Prep)

Beef and zucchini makes a quick evening meal or a great meal prep solution. Full of flavor and nutrition, it is ready is about 30 minutes. 
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Beef, meal-prep, potato, zucchini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 380kcal

Ingredients

For the potatoes

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

For the beef and zucchini

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.
    overhead view of chopped potatoes
  • 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.
    chopped potatoes on a baking sheet
  • 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.
    diced beef in a white bowl
  • 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.
    closeup of diced beef and cubes of butter
  • Add zucchini and cook for more 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
    overhead view of a cast iron skillet with diced beef and zucchini
  • Remove potatoes from the oven and add to the beef and zucchini skillet. Mix everything well and garnish with fresh thyme.
    closeup of diced potatoes, beef and zucchini in a cast iron skillet

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!
    overhead view of a container glass bowl containing beef and zucchini

Video

Notes

  • Click HERE to watch the web story. 
  • You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
  • Make sure the beef is fully thawed and pay dry so you get a nice sear on it.
  • Cut the beef as uniformly as possible so the beef cooks evenly.
  • 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