This recipe for zucchini with ground meat and a spicy salsa is well worth making if you want to enjoy a richly flavored, meaty dish. The salsa can be made ahead and then you cook the beef with some seasonings and add the rest of the ingredients.
Serve the finished dish over rice if you like or perhaps with potatoes or even bread. If you’re looking for a new beef recipe idea or you find yourself with zucchini to use up, this recipe ticks all the boxes for ease of preparation as well as a pleasing flavor.
Serranos can be quite spicy but since you’re the chef you can adjust the amount you use, whether you prefer a mild or a piquant result. Ground chuck works well in this recipe or you might prefer ground sirloin or another kind of ground beef.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This unusual dish is just bursting with wonderful flavors. The beef and zucchini contrast really nicely and the south of the border seasonings make it a real crowd-pleaser.
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How to Serve It:
Enjoy this with your choice or rice, bread, potatoes, or tortillas.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can make it in advance and warm it back up later.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be microwaved or warmed back up in a pan on the stove.
Variations and Substitutions:
For a vegetarian version, swap the beef for tofu, tempeh or vegetables, and sub vegetable bouillon for the chicken bouillon.
This spicy beef and zucchini recipe is quick and easy to make and offers bold, vibrant flavors. It’s a great tasting recipe with ground beef that makes a change from other dishes.
Calabacitas Con Carne Molida En Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- 1 ½ C. Water
- 2 lbs. Ground chuck
- 1 Tbsp. Chicken Boullion
- Salt
- 4 Medium zucchini slices
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
For the salsa:
- 3 Serrano chiles
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 Tomatillos
- Handful of cilantro
Instructions
- Boil the ingredients for the salsa in a pot of water until tender, and then set aside to rest.
- Add the beef, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper to a pot over medium high heat, and sear until the beef is cooked through.
- Blend the salsa ingredients to your desired consistency.
- Drain the excess fat from the meat, and pour in the salsa and zucchini.
- Simmer for 10 minutes and then serve.
- Enjoy!
