Spiced Beef & Zucchini Skillet

Name: Spiced Beef & Zucchini Skillet
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 3 medium Zucchini; 0.5 lb Frozen Minced Beef; 1 small Red Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Walnuts; 0.5 tsp Cinnamon Powder; 0.25 tsp Nutmeg; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 fruit Lemon; 1 stalk Green Onions

Gluten-Free • Low Carb • Dairy-Free • PaleoUnder 30 MinsStovetopDinner • LunchMediterranean • Lebanese/Arabic

Easy

25min

420kcal

2people

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A one-pan savory hash featuring tender zucchini, spiced ground beef, and toasted walnuts, finished with fresh lemon.

This rustic Spiced Beef & Zucchini Skillet, inspired by the Levantine classic 'Mufaraket Kousa', is a brilliant way to transform simple pantry staples into a comforting meal. The natural sweetness of the zucchini balances the savory depth of minced beef, while warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add an aromatic complexity. Finished with a splash of lemon and crunchy toasted walnuts, this dish offers a delightful texture contrast. It is naturally low-carb and high-protein, making it a perfect quick dinner that satisfies without feeling heavy.

Ingredients

3 medium Zucchini
250 g Frozen Minced Beef
1 small Red Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
30 g Walnuts
0.5 tsp Cinnamon Powder
0.25 tsp Nutmeg
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper
0.5 fruit Lemon
1 stalk Green Onions

Instructions

1
Dice the zucchini into bite-sized cubes and chop the red onion and garlic.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the frozen minced beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and the liquid has evaporated.
3
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4
Stir in the cubed zucchini, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
5
Add the walnuts in the final minute to toast them slightly.
6
Remove from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the dish. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.