Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a delightful comfort dish that brings together savory ground beef and tender zucchini in a cheesy, gooey layer. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this casserole is quick to prepare and promises mouthwatering flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its vibrant colors and nutritional benefits, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can easily be adapted based on your available ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini slices; cook until slightly tender.
- Mix in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture followed by some cheese; repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg