Zucchini and Potatoes in Coffee Sauce with Ground Beef

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the dish:

1. 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
2. 2 medium potatoes, diced
3. 1 lb (450g) ground beef
4. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
6. 2 tbsp olive oil
7. Salt and pepper, to taste
8. 1 tsp smoked paprika
9. 1 tsp ground cumin

For the coffee sauce:

1. 1 cup brewed coffee (strong and cooled)
2. 1/2 cup heavy cream
3. 1 tbsp tomato paste
4. 1 tsp brown sugar
5. 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
6. Salt and pepper, to taste

For garnish:

1. Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopper

Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes:

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden and tender (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.

2. Prepare the ground beef:

In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.

Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned (7-8 minutes).

3. Sauté the zucchini:

Add sliced zucchini to the skillet with the beef.

Stir together and cook for 5-7 minutes until zucchini softens slightly.

4. Prepare the coffee sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together brewed coffee, heavy cream, tomato paste, and brown sugar.

Add the cornstarch mixture, stirring until smooth.

5. Combine and simmer:

Pour the coffee sauce over the zucchini, potatoes, and beef mixture.

Simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Garnish and serve:

Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro over the dish.

Serve hot in the skillet or transfer to a serving dish

Tips:

Pair this dish with crusty bread or steamed rice for a complete meal.

Adjust the coffee strength to your taste for a more robust flavor.

Enjoy your beautifully presented and flavorfu