Warm Beef And Zucchini Skillet With Herbs
A soothing, high-protein skillet meal featuring tender ground beef and gentle zucchini tossed with olive oil and warm herbs.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Martha + Lila
Martha created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add 150g of ground beef and 0
Add 150g of ground beef and 0.5 tsp of salt to the pan, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains.
Look for: fully browned and no pink remains
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Add 1 cup of chopped zucchini and…
Add 1 cup of chopped zucchini and 0.25 tsp of dried oregano to the skillet.
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Stir gently and cook for 4 to…
Stir gently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender-soft when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the zucchini is tender-soft when pierced with a fork
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Remove the skillet from heat and let…
Remove the skillet from heat and let rest for 1 minute before serving.
Allow: 1 minute
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Serve warm in a shallow bowl
Serve warm in a shallow bowl. Store any extra cooked portion in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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