Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish that combines savory ground beef with tender zucchini and gooey cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pan meal offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will please both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customizable, it makes an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add tomato sauce and zucchini; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half the beef-zucchini mixture followed by half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping zucchini with eggplant or bell peppers. Experimenting with different cheeses can also yield unique tastes!