Tex-Mex Ground Beef, Chickpea, and Zucchini Stew

Tex-Mex Ground Beef, Chickpea, and Zucchini Stew

It is super easy to make this healthy and protein-filled stew! Chickpeas add plant-based protein while green bell peppers, chili, and cumin give this stew a Tex-Mex flair. The stew comes together in 30 minutes and will be a hearty meal on chilly nights. 

Tex-Mex Ground Beef, Chickpea, and Zucchini Stew

Makes four servings

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef (95% lean)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

2 cups zucchini, chopped 

2 cups chickpeas

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions: