Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole Recipe
This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender zucchini slices with seasoned ground beef and gooey melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Slice zucchini into rounds, salt, allow to sit, rinse, and pat dry.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: Sauté onions, garlic, and ground beef, then add tomatoes, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer half of the ground beef mixture, zucchini slices, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For a lower-fat option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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