Description
A delicious and hearty Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole that combines savory ground beef with fresh zucchini for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until zucchini is slightly tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole, Ground beef zucchini bake