One-Skillet Mexican Ground Beef and Zucchini Hash
Savory lean ground beef simmered with zucchini, sweet bell pepper, and warm Mexican spices. A quick 20-minute dinner that delivers robust flavor with minimal cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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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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
Steadier energy
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.
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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
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
For meal prep, cool completely and store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Look for: browned and no longer pink
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Add the diced zucchini
Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic clove to the skillet with the beef.
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Sprinkle the chili powder
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano evenly over the meat and vegetable mixture.
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Cook
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cook…
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 additional minute until the liquid is absorbed and fragrant.
Look for: the liquid is absorbed and fragrant
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat, transfer to a serving plate, and top with diced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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