Mexican Squash and Beef

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 269.5
  • Total Fat: 20.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 64.3 mg
  • Sodium: 620.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 14.3 g

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Introduction

This low carb Mexican squash and ground beef recipe is a simple dish made with low cost ingredients. This low carb Mexican squash and ground beef recipe is a simple dish made with low cost ingredients.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
    1 1/2 pounds ground beef
    2 cloves garlic minced
    1 can Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (salsa or diced tomatoes could be used),
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
Add the squash. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until squash is cooked, but still firm.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FLAGG-.