One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Olive Ragu with Zucchini Noodles (20-Minute Recipe)

Enjoy a quick and hearty Mediterranean-inspired beef ragu, simmered with tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs, served over fresh zucchini noodles. This one-pot dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 340 calories
One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Olive Ragu with Zucchini Noodles (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 cups crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until softened.

⏱️ 2 minutes
2

Add minced garlic and ground beef. Cook, breaking up beef with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes
3

Stir in crushed tomatoes, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

⏱️ 5 minutes
4

Add spiralized zucchini to the pot and toss gently to combine. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, just until zucchini is slightly tender.

⏱️ 2 minutes
5

Serve ragu hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Information

340
Calories
27g
Protein
16g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can prepare the beef ragu a day ahead and store it in the fridge. Add fresh zucchini noodles just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.

You can use a vegetable peeler to make thin ribbons or a julienne peeler for noodle-like strips.

The beef ragu freezes well, but it's best to add fresh zucchini noodles after reheating, as they do not freeze well.

Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a more substantial meal.

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