Easy Recipes with Ground Beef and Zucchini

Ground beef and zucchini are two versatile ingredients that can be used in a variety of dishes. This article will provide you with some easy recipes that you can make at home.

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Ingredients

For the Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir-fry:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth

For the Zucchini Lasagna:

• 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

For the Baked Zucchini Parmesan:

• 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

For the Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir-fry:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper and cook until softened.
4. Add the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
7. Serve immediately.

For the Zucchini Lasagna:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Layer half of the zucchini slices on top of the marinara sauce.
5. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the zucchini slices.
6. Layer the remaining zucchini slices on top of the ricotta cheese mixture.
7. Spread the remaining marinara sauce on top of the zucchini slices.
8. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

For the Baked Zucchini Parmesan:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, salt,