Low-carb courgette and beef pan-fry

Low-carb courgette and beef pan-fry with chopped tomatoes and gentle spices. A quick lunch with plenty of protein that cleverly hides lots of veg.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 340 kcal per serving
• Protein: 32 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Carbs: 14 g

Ingredients

• 300g beef mince
• 1 onion
• 2 courgettes
• 400g tomatoes (passata or tinned chopped)
• 1 tsp thyme

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife

1. Dice the courgettes small and finely chop the onion.
2. Fry the beef mince in a large, dry frying pan until crumbly and lightly browned.
3. Add the diced onion and courgette and fry everything over a high heat for just under 5 min.
4. Pour in the passata and sprinkle the thyme over the top.
5. Let everything simmer and reduce over a medium heat for a good 10 min, until the veg is soft.

Good to know

Courgette is probably the most versatile veg in low-carb cooking. We cook it until it's soft and almost disappears into the savoury beef sauce.

Swaps

Courgette → aubergine (if the diced aubergine cooks for a long time, it gives the sauce an incredibly smooth, thick texture).

Cooking tips

Brown the mince really well before the liquid tomatoes go in – otherwise the meat just boils and doesn't get any roasted flavour at all.

Storage

This pan-fry often tastes even more intense reheated the next day. It freezes very well in suitable containers.

Allergens

Completely gluten-free and lactose-free. Free from typical allergens.

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze a courgette and beef pan-fry?

It freezes very well in suitable containers.

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