Loaded Cheeseburger Zucchini Skillet
A hearty and healthy twist on the classic cheeseburger, featuring zucchini and savory flavors in a one-pan skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Pickles, chopped
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Mustard, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini by washing and slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the ground beef; break it apart and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skillet and cover for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Fold in the pickles and mix well.
- Serve with a dollop of mustard on top.
Notes
For extra kick, add chopped jalapeños. You can also switch out the cheese for mozzarella or plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, zucchini, skillet, comfort food, healthy recipe