Recipe Week 8-24-26

Ground Beef, Cranberry & Vegetable Skillet

Serves 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min

Box Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 16 oz Mirepoix Mix
• Zucchini, about 2 medium
• Tomatoes, about 2–3
• Dried cranberries

You’ll Need — Not Provided

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: rice, pasta, or bread for serving

Directions

1. Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add the mirepoix. Add the entire 16 oz container of Mirepoix Mix to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions, carrots, and celery begin to soften.
3. Add the zucchini. Add chopped zucchini and cook for another 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
4. Add the tomatoes & seasoning. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add the cranberries. Stir in the dried cranberries. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cranberries are softened and everything is heated through.
6. Taste & adjust. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve & enjoy! Serve hot as-is or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes if you have them on hand.