Indulge in a culinary journey with Zucchini Joe, a versatile dish that combines the goodness of ground beef or turkey with the freshness of zucchini and the richness of eggs. This hearty and flavorful meal offers a delightful twist on classic comfort food, promising a satisfying experience with every bite. Whether you're seeking a quick weekday dinner or a comforting dish for a family gathering, Zucchini Joe has got you covered. Discover two irresistible variations: the classic Zucchini Joe with Ground Beef and the leaner Zucchini Joe with Ground Turkey. Both recipes promise a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to elevate your mealtime routine with this easy-to-make, wholesome, and incredibly delicious Zucchini Joe.
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GROUND BEEF ZUCCHINI SKILLET
"My mom gave me this recipe when I was searching for other entrees with ground beef and veggies that my kids would eat," writes Carol Kurpjuweit of Humansville, Missouri. "It's great with garlic bread."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET
This is my wife's favorite meal. A flavorful blend of ground beef, vegetables, and your favorite cheese. A true one-skillet meal that will satisfy your whole family!
Provided by rollman
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Stir mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and garlic into the skillet. Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces and add to the mixture. Season with salt and white pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the skillet. Cook, covered, until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cook, covered, until melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1308 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
TURKEY ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS
Turkey meatballs with zucchini baked right in. We make them into large meatballs because they are basically a meal in and of themselves, but feel free to make them into smaller sizes! Also great with pesto and tomatoes!
Provided by Kim
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini and onion until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool to room temperature.
- Soak bread in a small bowl with milk until milk is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove bread and gently squeeze out excess milk. Place bread in a food processor and pulse until mixture forms fine crumbs resembling wet sand.
- Combine ground turkey with the sauteed zucchini mixture, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; mix thoroughly. Form mixture into 12 large meatballs using a large ice cream scoop.
- Place 1/3 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge meatballs in flour and place 1 inch apart in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle olive oil over meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned on top and no longer pink in the center, 30 to 38 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 261.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
I love to cook fresh zucchini and adding these six good ingredients makes a delicious and easy dinner casserole to please the entire family. Enjoy.
Provided by pink cook
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown ground beef with chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until meat is well cooked.
- Add jarred salsa and cumin. Cover and simmer in low heat for another 10 minutes until flavors blend.
- Add the zucchini chunks. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but not too soft.
- NOTE: this is a versatile casserole with 6 basic ingredients for a budget or low calorie dish, but every person can add some other ingredients to their own taste like: ground turkey, ground or shredded chicken instead of the ground beef, corn or cheese. Also can be serve it with rice, spaghetti or any other pasta, in tacos or burritos, etc. Hope you enjoy it in any way you make it.
- I want to thank all of you for trying my recipe and for posting these good reviews and suggestions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 472.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5, Protein 25.2
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Use medium-sized, tender zucchini for best results. Avoid large, mature zucchini, as they tend to be tough and seedy.
- Shred the zucchini coarsely. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor of the dish and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're using a small pan, cook the meat in batches. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the meat from browning properly.
- Season the dish to taste. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
- Serve immediately. Zucchini Joe is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Zucchini Joe is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. The combination of ground beef or turkey, zucchini, and eggs makes for a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious recipe, give Zucchini Joe a try.
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