Ground Beef and Bitter Greens Skillet
Savory ground beef sautéed with garlic, bitter dandelion greens, and tender zucchini. Quick, deeply satisfying, and completely dairy-free and sugar-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Nichole + Lila
Nichole 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
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 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
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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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 (350°F / 175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add ground beef and cook for 6…
Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned throughout with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned throughout with no pink remaining
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Stir in minced garlic clove
Stir in minced garlic clove, sliced zucchini, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini begins to soften.
Look for: the zucchini begins to soften
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Fold in the chopped dandelion greens
Fold in the chopped dandelion greens. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the greens are wilted but still vibrant green.
Look for: the greens are wilted but still vibrant green
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Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze…
Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture before serving.
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