Beef, Zucchini and Poblano Sauté Recipe

This ground beef sauté with zucchini and poblano peppers is an easy, flavorful summer dish inspired by cooking straight from the garden. Savory beef, tender vegetables, fresh cilantro, and salty cotija cheese come together for a quick, satisfying meal that’s naturally low-carb and perfect for weeknights.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium poblano peppers, diced
• 2–3 zucchini, diced (depending on size)
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, for topping

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Dice all vegetables and set aside.
2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large...: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, garlic powder, dried minced onion, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. 3Cook until the beef is browned and slightly...: Cook until the beef is browned and slightly crispy, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
4. 4Add the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil to...: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
5. 5Add poblano peppers, zucchini, and shallot. Season with...: Add poblano peppers, zucchini, and shallot. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
6. 6Sauté for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are tender...: Sauté for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
7. 7Stir the cooked ground beef back into the...: Stir the cooked ground beef back into the pan along with chopped cilantro.
8. 8Serve warm, topping each portion with cotija cheese.