Garlic Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet
Savory ground beef pan-seared with zucchini, red bell pepper, and spinach in garlic olive oil. A fast, high-protein, low-carb skillet loaded with non-starchy vegetables.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zoya + Lila
Zoya 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add garlic clove to the pan and…
Add garlic clove to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add ground beef
Add ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until thoroughly browned.
Look for: thoroughly browned
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Add zucchini and red bell pepper to…
Add zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Stir in spinach and cook for 1…
Stir in spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Remove from heat and serve warm
Remove from heat and serve warm, or store 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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