Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef: 500g
- Zucchini: 2 large or 3 medium, sliced
- Onion: 1 large, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Tomato sauce: 1 cup
- Beef broth or stock: 1 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Dried oregano or basil: 1 tsp
- Cooking oil: 2 tbsp (of your choice, e.g., vegetable, olive)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
- Total: 1 hour
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer red, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth/stock into the skillet.
- Add the sliced zucchini, salt, pepper, and dried oregano or basil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
Calories: Approximately 400-450 per serving (depending on cooking oil used)
Fat: 25-30g (depending on fat content of cooking oil)
Carbohydrates: 20-25g (from tomato sauce and zucchini)
Protein: 30-35g (from beef and other ingredients)
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and flavorful, with a rich tomato-beef sauce.
- Zucchini adds a crunchy and fresh element to the dish.
- Can be customized with different seasoning and herbs to suit individual tastes.
User Comments:
- "This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of beef and zucchini was unexpected but really tasty."
- "I used different herbs and added some red peppers for a kick, turned out great!"
- "Easy to make and very satisfying. Will definitely make this again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add some chili flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Cooking oil choice can affect the flavor and calorie content of the dish, so choose one that suits your dietary needs.
