A delicious Mexican dish with tender zucchini, ground beef, and a flavorful green salsa. Perfectly seasoned and served as a main dish or a side.

Ingredients:

For the Calabacitas:

2 medium zucchinis (sliced into rounds)

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)

1 medium onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1-2 medium tomatoes (chopped)

1 jalapeño (optional, for extra heat)

1-2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)

For the Salsa Verde:

5-6 medium tomatillos (husked and rinsed)

2-3 medium serrano peppers (adjust to taste)

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup water (or chicken broth for extra flavor)

Salt to taste

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