
Lean ground beef sautéed in one pan with zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato, spiced with red pepper flakes. High in protein and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and dice the zucchini, peppers and mushrooms. Peel the tomato and cut it into small cubes.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook over high heat, breaking it up, for 7-8 minutes until its juices evaporate.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and peppers and saute for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the zucchini, tomato, salt, black pepper and pepper flakes. Cook partly covered over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the liquid has reduced. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 240 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
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