Zucchini with Meat: 7 Hearty Recipes to Savor
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A cozy and hearty one-pot dish featuring tender beef chunks and sautéed zucchini simmered in a savory tomato broth.
- Author: Andrew
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add olive oil and brown the beef until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return beef to pot. Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon.
- Pour in beef broth. Simmer covered for 40 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for another 15–20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer uncovered to thicken if needed.
- Serve warm with rice, couscous, or flatbread.
Notes
- Pair with rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg