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Mexican Zucchini

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium zucchini cubed

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • To the pan add the next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through red pepper flakes). Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
  • To the beef mixture, add the zucchini. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.
  • Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Cauli-rice (process cauliflower in a blender or food processor until it resembles grains of rice; steam “rice” until tender; drain; salt and pepper to taste then fluff with a fork).
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure diced tomatoes are gluten-free.
NUTRITION: 484 Calories; 36g Fat (67.3% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 128mg Cholesterol; 615mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Fat.
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