Keto Beef and Zucchini Noodles with Dairy-Free Pesto
Sautéed ground beef served over zucchini noodles with a flavorful dairy-free pesto sauce. A quick, easy, and delicious keto-friendly Mediterranean meal.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground beef
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Dairy-free pesto
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Using a spiralizer, transform the 4 medium zucchini into noodles.
- 2Place a large skillet on the stove. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat, approximately 175-190°C, until the oil shimmers slightly.
- 3Add the about 450 g of ground beef to the hot skillet. Break the beef into small pieces with a spoon and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 72°C.
- 4While the beef cooks, mince the 2 cloves of garlic. Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- 5Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet with the beef and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the noodles are tender-crisp and slightly softened but still hold their shape.
- 6Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of dairy-free pesto, ensuring it is well combined with the beef and zucchini. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- 7Serve immediately.
Substitutions
Pesto → Dairy-free pesto
Pesto substitute, maintains flavor and richness
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