Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet
Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet costs about $11.55 to make ($2.89 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 401 calories, 24 g protein, and 13 g net carbs. Total time: 30 min.
- 24 g protein/serving
- 401 calories/serving
- 13 g net carbs
- 30 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Browned beef with zucchini and onion, bound together by tomato paste into something between a stir-fry and a stew. Grain-free without trying to be.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 lb ground beef | $6.89 |
| 3 medium zucchini, half-mooned | $2.68 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 1 can tomato paste | $0.79 |
| 3 cloves garlic | $0.12 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes | $0.50 |
| Total | $11.55 |
How to make it
- Brown the beef with the onion over medium-high heat; drain if there is a lot of fat.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, and oregano and cook 1 minute until the paste darkens.
- Add zucchini and a splash of water, and cook 8-10 minutes until just tender — stop before it turns to mush.
- Season well and finish with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 401 |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Net carbs | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Sodium | 128 mg |
Substitutions
- Zucchini → Green cabbage — saves $0.33/serving. cheaper year-round and holds its texture better
Make it cheaper
Zucchini is cheapest in late summer; cabbage or frozen green beans stand in the rest of the year for less.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet?
About $11.55 total, or $2.89 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet?
Each serving has roughly 24 g of protein (401 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet cheaper?
Zucchini is cheapest in late summer; cabbage or frozen green beans stand in the rest of the year for less.
Do leftovers of Ground Beef & Zucchini Skillet keep well?
Fine for 3 days, though the zucchini softens.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.