Ginger-Basil Beef and Zucchini Skillet

A quick and flavorful ginger-basil beef and zucchini dish simmered in savory ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a fast dinner or delightful leftovers.

By @dishingouthealth

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Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil or any preferred cooking oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 0 kosher salt
• 0 black pepper
• 1 lb zucchini
• 1 medium shallot
• 3 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 0.25 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
• 1 Tbsp Gochujang
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
• 0 white rice or lettuce cups for serving

Instructions

1. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
3. Slice 1 pound of zucchini and 1 medium shallot, then add to the skillet. Stir and cook until zucchini is just tender.
4. Add 3 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in 1/4 cup of lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari, 2 tablespoons of unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Gochujang. Stir well.
6. Fold in 1 cup of torn fresh basil leaves until just wilted, and remove skillet from heat. Serve over cooked rice or in lettuce cups.