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.

- 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
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 minutesAdd minced garlic and ground beef. Cook, breaking up beef with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 minutesStir in crushed tomatoes, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 minutesAdd spiralized zucchini to the pot and toss gently to combine. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, just until zucchini is slightly tender.
⏱️ 2 minutesServe ragu hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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