Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef and fresh zucchini in a delightful medley of flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. With layers of tender zucchini, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese, this casserole transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onions and garlic until golden.
- Layer half the zucchini slices in the baking dish and sprinkle with salt.
- Spread the beef mixture over the zucchini, pour tomato sauce on top, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Add another layer of zucchini slices followed by shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or mushrooms. You can prepare this casserole ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking.