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Ginger-Basil Beef and Zucchini Skillet

by StudioLink Recipe.
June 20, 2025
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Made by Jamie Vespa MS, RD

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Ingredients:

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  •   2-3 tbsp oil
  •   1 lb lean ground beef
  •   1 tsp kosher salt
  •   1 tsp black pepper
  •   1 lb zucchini
  •   1 medium shallot
  •   3 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  •   3 cloves garlic
  •   1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  •   2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  •   1 tbsp fish sauce
  •   1 tbsp gochujang (or sriracha)
  •   1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Use a wooden spoon or metal spatula to flatten beef into the pan and break it into smaller pieces. Cook, undisturbed, until the underside is nicely browned, about 4 minutes. Stir, and continue cooking until cooked through, about 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl and reduce heat to medium.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and Gochujang (or sriracha); mix well. Set aside.
  3. Add another 1 to 2 Tbsp. oil to the pan along with zucchini. Cook, stirring only occasionally, until zucchini is nicely browned and softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in shallots, ginger, and garlic; cook 2 more minutes, until aromatic.
  4. Add beef back to pan along with soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until the sauce has reduced to a light glaze, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in fresh basil.
  5. Serve over rice or in lettuce cups.

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