Beef · Tex-Mex · 30 min
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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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
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Produce
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1tomato
- 1yellow bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 2 mediumzucchini squash
- carrots
- tomatoes
- yellow bell peppers
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¼ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- ⅛ cupplain Greek yogurt
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| cheddar cheese | ¼ (8 oz) block | ½ (8 oz) block | ¾ (8 oz) block |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| plain Greek yogurt | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup |
| tomato | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| tomato sauce | 1 (8 oz) can | 2 (8 oz) cans | 3 (8 oz) cans |
| yellow bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| zucchini squash | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
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Directions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce, then prep: trim zucchini and carrot, dice onion, mince garlic, and dice tomato.
- 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.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high and add a little oil to coat the bottom.
- Add onion, garlic, beef, and the spices to the hot skillet; cook, breaking the meat apart, until it is browned and crumbly.
- Grate the cheddar and set it aside for later.
- Turn on the oven broiler to high and position the rack close to the heating element.
- 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.
- Stir in the tomato and tomato sauce; simmer briefly, then remove from heat and sprinkle with the grated cheddar.
- Slide the skillet under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts and lightly browns, about 2–3 minutes.
- 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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