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I had one zucchini left from my garden, and had just picked several tomatoes this morning. I only had a yellow pepper, so I used that in place of the green pepper the recipe calls for. I really liked this recipe, and will certainly make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dawn384"},"reviewBody":"I'd prepared this recipe on 8\/25\/21. The onion, green pepper, rice, ground beef, Cheddar cheese were kept as is. I did not have regular tomatoes, so I used a 14.5-oz. can of diced tomatoes with garlic and onion. The chili powder I'd added AFTER the beef mixture had been cooked! I did not have regular zucchini, so I used 1-1\/2 to 2 green squash, cut in pieces and I used a 6-qt. stockpot and cooked mixture 15 minutes. This recipe was delicious! I did add more water (total of 1 cup).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lesia241"},"reviewBody":"
I made this recipe tonight and altered it just a bit. I added some garlic salt, cilantro from the garden and a bag of frozen Mexican street corn. Yummy and I will be making it again<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":"I will agree that this is a great recipe for using up the zucchini and tomatoes from the garden. I used ground chicken, because I don't eat red meat, and I omitted the green peppers, because I can't eat them. It was quick, easy, and delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Foxycook"},"reviewBody":"
I love zucchini, but not in this meal. It just didn't \"fit\" with chili powder. I didn't like it enough to make again even without the zucchini. The only plus side is that it was quick and easy to make.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tomo805"},"reviewBody":"
I made this recipe last night and the only change I made was that I used my homemade Emeril's Essence instead of the chili powder and the salt and pepper. It turned out a little on the bland side, but was more flavorful for my lunch today. I will make this again with seasonings listed. More cheese never hurts either.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lpugh9"},"reviewBody":"Very good and husband approved.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPlane"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe except I omitted the cheese and substituted 2 cups of cauliflower rice for the regular rice and - voila! - a lo-carb dish!. The calories were halved,too - an added bonus to such a delicious dish! Definite keeper! Thanks, Taste Recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Good flavor combination! I couldn't find \"Instant rice,\" so I used Uncle Ben's converted rice. It needed more liquid to cook, so I added about 1\/3 cup of chicken broth. I also added garlic and doubled the amount of salt and chili powder.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPlane"},"reviewBody":"I found that I had to add a little more water to cook the rice adequately. When the directions said to bring to a boil, there was not enough liquid in the pan to boil.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanWheel"},"reviewBody":"I made it with Jimmy Dean Italian sausage rather than ground beef. I also substituted a can of mild Rotel for the chopped tomatoes and I added 1\/2 tsp. ground roasted fennel seeds. After cooking the sausage, I added the vegetables and seasonings, brought it to a boil, covered and cooked it for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Instead of the water, I didn't drain the Rotel; so that liquid plus that added by cooking the zucchini and Rotel made enough liquid for the rice. Finally, I added the rice, covered and cooked it another 10 minutes on medium-low. The combination of the chili powder and ground roasted fennel seeds makes an incredibly great tasting dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCone"},"reviewBody":"Yum! Quick and tasty. Made plenty for leftovers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCupcake"},"reviewBody":"i enjoyed this. I made it largely as is, but subbed for what I had on hand. I used ground turkey for beef (I usually do), frozen beggies fo one of the zucchini, and canned diecd tomatoes w\/green chili for the fresh tomatoes. i omitted the water since I used the juice from the can. I also tried a little cajun seasoning but I was worried about the saltiness, so I also added curry powder and that was great. I put the cheese on top as directed and that tasted better than I thought. I usually don't use cheese in savory dishes, but it turned out quick","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWeights"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious and only took about 30 minutes to throw together. The only change I made was to add a teaspoon of creole season for a little more flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"A fantastic way to use up summer produce! You definitely get your veggies with this scrumptious meal. It reminded my husband of a simple meal his mom used to make in the summers to stretch whatever meat they had on hand. It prompted a nice walk down memory lane, so kudos for that alone!The only changes I made to the original recipe were to cook the rice separately as I didn't have instant rice in my pantry (definitely led to the zucchini and beef mixture being much more watery than if I'd used the instant rice in the same pot--if I do this again, I'll cut the water in half or eliminate it altogether), and using a yellow summer squash in place of one of the zucchini called for since I only had two of those. We also added Cajun-Creole seasoning to the final dish for some extra flavor (the basic recipe turns out slightly on the bland side without a little something extra) and eliminated the cheese due to dietary restrictions. When I make this again, I might swap bulk Italian sausage for the ground beef.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCorn"},"reviewBody":"I fixed this for dinner. It was good. I substituted yellow squash for zucchini, I liked it. My zucchini was spoiled. I also used yellow rice instead of white. My sister who lives with me had 2 servings.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCherries"},"reviewBody":"I decided to incorporate pasta after reading some suggestions. I cooked it first, then the ground beef. Setting them aside I cooked the zucchini, then lots of garlic cloves. My honey wanted corn so I tossed in a can of Trader Joes which is sweet and crunchy. Others suggested more sauce and that appealed to me so I used Italian stlye tomato sauce and paste. After tossing it all in a large frypan (love one-pot cooking) I let it simmer to set the flavors. It's a very good tasty recioe and my wife says its a hit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePin"},"reviewBody":"Your instructions need revision. I cooked ground beef, drained and removed from skillet. Had I left in, it would have been overcooked and dry. I cooked onions separately and then added other ingredients. Zucchini, no matter how thin it\u2019s sliced needs time to cook. I added ground beef after zucchini was al dente butnext time I would add Instant rice later. I will make again but change the instructions and add more spice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenMustache"},"reviewBody":"Super quick and easy. Family liked it. I did add the Cajun seasoning as suggested by other commenters. I also had to add more water.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWheel"},"reviewBody":"Since Instant Pot and similar devices are so prevalent please add or modify changes needed of the iPot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanClover"},"reviewBody":"A little on the bland side. 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Made plenty for leftovers!","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/10\/2021 00:26","GUID":"884ff324e86f467b910290f41aa875b0","MemberId":7305751,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"HomeChefColleen","SubmittedDate":"02\/10\/2021 00:26"},{"Comment":"I found that I had to add a little more water to cook the rice adequately. When the directions said to bring to a boil, there was not enough liquid in the pan to boil.","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2020 00:37","GUID":"9eb2dd16797c49478d1b5c4a2580085d","MemberId":9706973,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Barbara","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2020 00:37"},{"Comment":"I made it with Jimmy Dean Italian sausage rather than ground beef. I also substituted a can of mild Rotel for the chopped tomatoes and I added 1\/2 tsp. ground roasted fennel seeds. After cooking the sausage, I added the vegetables and seasonings, brought it to a boil, covered and cooked it for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Instead of the water, I didn't drain the Rotel; so that liquid plus that added by cooking the zucchini and Rotel made enough liquid for the rice. Finally, I added the rice, covered and cooked it another 10 minutes on medium-low. The combination of the chili powder and ground roasted fennel seeds makes an incredibly great tasting dish.","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/31\/2020 19:42","GUID":"7341a7286938443db3648df768eb98d3","MemberId":9831697,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"George","SubmittedDate":"07\/31\/2020 19:42"},{"Comment":"I followed the recipe except I omitted the cheese and substituted 2 cups of cauliflower rice for the regular rice and - voila! - a lo-carb dish!. The calories were halved,too - an added bonus to such a delicious dish! Definite keeper! Thanks, Taste Recipes!","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/24\/2020 02:20","GUID":"D156B33F93ED48F095857E8775DAB09E","MemberId":387114,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Yennis","SubmittedDate":"07\/24\/2020 02:20"},{"Comment":"I fixed this for dinner. It was good. I substituted yellow squash for zucchini, I liked it. My zucchini was spoiled. I also used yellow rice instead of white. My sister who lives with me had 2 servings.","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2020 01:41","GUID":"10ef913392a5423dbabb795eebb89393","MemberId":9785522,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Donna","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2020 01:41"},{"Comment":"I decided to incorporate pasta after reading some suggestions. I cooked it first, then the ground beef. Setting them aside I cooked the zucchini, then lots of garlic cloves. My honey wanted corn so I tossed in a can of Trader Joes which is sweet and crunchy. Others suggested more sauce and that appealed to me so I used Italian stlye tomato sauce and paste. After tossing it all in a large frypan (love one-pot cooking) I let it simmer to set the flavors. It's a very good tasty recioe and my wife says its a hit.","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/19\/2020 05:28","GUID":"6c6053a634a0416e96c999507a6923dc","MemberId":9841754,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Beth","SubmittedDate":"07\/19\/2020 05:28"},{"Comment":"Your instructions need revision. I cooked ground beef, drained and removed from skillet. Had I left in, it would have been overcooked and dry. I cooked onions separately and then added other ingredients. Zucchini, no matter how thin it\u2019s sliced needs time to cook. I added ground beef after zucchini was al dente butnext time I would add Instant rice later. I will make again but change the instructions and add more spice.","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/30\/2019 23:49","GUID":"b2f12043ef6d4e208fb88544453ebd2e","MemberId":9655117,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Linda","SubmittedDate":"05\/30\/2019 23:49"},{"Comment":"i enjoyed this. I made it largely as is, but subbed for what I had on hand. I used ground turkey for beef (I usually do), frozen beggies fo one of the zucchini, and canned diecd tomatoes w\/green chili for the fresh tomatoes. i omitted the water since I used the juice from the can. I also tried a little cajun seasoning but I was worried about the saltiness, so I also added curry powder and that was great. I put the cheese on top as directed and that tasted better than I thought. I usually don't use cheese in savory dishes, but it turned out quick","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2018 04:05","GUID":"11cecd95ca1a45e09140b47f751e1409","MemberId":9547418,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kristin","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2018 04:05"},{"Comment":"
Since Instant Pot and similar devices are so prevalent please add or modify changes needed of the iPot.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2018 22:18","GUID":"5415b728b673453ba0e508c9c784c0f3","MemberId":9238075,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Carroll","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2018 22:17"},{"Comment":"
Super quick and easy. Family liked it. I did add the Cajun seasoning as suggested by other commenters. I also had to add more water.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2018 15:09","GUID":"c39da8944ebc4ccda6b07b8389f7d0d5","MemberId":6628344,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"30yearcook","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2018 15:07"},{"Comment":"
A little on the bland side. I had to dump a bunch of salsa in it, and then it was pretty good.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2017 09:15","GUID":"0e2cd0a2d39d47e09e519dca6127f69f","MemberId":5941136,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"abbasgael","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2017 09:15"},{"Comment":"
This was delicious and only took about 30 minutes to throw together. The only change I made was to add a teaspoon of creole season for a little more flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/10\/2017 12:05","GUID":"105DBE1124CF4B0DAAE11E862FBFF790","MemberId":3422096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"VictoriaElaine","SubmittedDate":"08\/10\/2017 12:05"},{"Comment":"
A fantastic way to use up summer produce! You definitely get your veggies with this scrumptious meal. It reminded my husband of a simple meal his mom used to make in the summers to stretch whatever meat they had on hand. It prompted a nice walk down memory lane, so kudos for that alone!<\/p>
The only changes I made to the original recipe were to cook the rice separately as I didn't have instant rice in my pantry (definitely led to the zucchini and beef mixture being much more watery than if I'd used the instant rice in the same pot--if I do this again, I'll cut the water in half or eliminate it altogether), and using a yellow summer squash in place of one of the zucchini called for since I only had two of those. We also added Cajun-Creole seasoning to the final dish for some extra flavor (the basic recipe turns out slightly on the bland side without a little something extra) and eliminated the cheese due to dietary restrictions. When I make this again, I might swap bulk Italian sausage for the ground beef.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"07\/05\/2017 20:47","GUID":"7c736e9847c4403da4d510e42af215f2","MemberId":7446023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AllisonO","SubmittedDate":"07\/05\/2017 20:47"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Zucchini Beef Skillet"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n