Tasty Tuesday

This recipe is SO yummy! Easy, low cost option for dinner and maybe even provide some leftovers. If you and/or your family are not big fans of ground beef, you could substitute ground turkey or even cut up chicken breast.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (10 oz can) tomatoes & green chilis (or salsa, or diced tomatoes)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
3. Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.

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