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Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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 28ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Zucchini: Slice zucchini into ½” rounds, salt, rinse, and pat dry.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook onions, garlic, and beef until browned.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Layer beef mixture, zucchini slices, and cheese in a baking dish.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  6. 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