Description
Meaty Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines lean ground beef with fresh zucchini and savory seasonings, all baked together to create a satisfying, low-carb meal. It’s a perfect way to enjoy vegetables and protein in one delicious casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
3 medium zucchinis, sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and drained diced tomatoes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble Casserole: Layer half of the sliced zucchini in the baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over zucchini. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers with remaining zucchini, beef mixture, and cheese. Top with grated Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add More Veggies: Include bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Different Cheeses: Use mozzarella, pepper jack, or a blend.
- Spicy Version: Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Make It Vegetarian: Substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
