Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender zucchini, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese. A comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 28–ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice zucchini into ½” rounds, salt, rinse, and pat dry.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook onions, garlic, and beef until browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Layer beef mixture, zucchini slices, and cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg