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Cheesy Tex-Mex Beef, Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Skillet with Yogurt, plated

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Cheesy Tex-Mex Beef, Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Skillet with Yogurt

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 656 kcal / serving

A skillet meal pairing browned beef with veggie noodles, tomato sauce, and a quick cheese finish. It comes together in about 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight Tex-Mex bite.

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Tex-Mex · Low-Carb "Pastas"

Ingredients

  • 1 mediumcarrot
  • ¼ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • ¾ lblean ground beef
  • ⅛ cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 1tomato
  • 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
  • 1yellow bell pepper
  • ½ mediumyellow onion
  • 2 mediumzucchini squash
  • carrots
  • tomatoes
  • yellow bell peppers
  • yellow onions

From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, crushed red pepper, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · julienne peeler (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon

Directions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh produce, then prep: trim zucchini and carrot, dice onion, mince garlic, and dice tomato.
  2. Turn the carrot and zucchini into noodles with a peeler or julienne tool, place them in a medium bowl, and add the chopped bell pepper.
  3. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high and add a little oil to coat the bottom.
  4. Add onion, garlic, beef, and the spices to the hot skillet; cook, breaking the meat apart, until it is browned and crumbly.
  5. Grate the cheddar and set it aside for later.
  6. Turn on the oven broiler to high and position the rack close to the heating element.
  7. When the beef is browned, stir in the veggie noodles and bell pepper; cook until the mixture is tender and the liquid mostly cooks away, about 3–4 minutes.
  8. Stir in the tomato and tomato sauce; simmer briefly, then remove from heat and sprinkle with the grated cheddar.
  9. Slide the skillet under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts and lightly browns, about 2–3 minutes.
  10. Serve portions with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top and enjoy.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: chop vegetables earlier in the day and store in the fridge for a quicker finish.
  • Swap idea: use any mix of the listed vegetables you have on hand and top with yogurt for serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
656 kcal
Protein
46 g
Carbs
27 g
Fat
42 g
Fiber
7 g
Sodium
357 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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