Description
Ground Beef & Zucchini Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful one-dish meal combines tender zucchini and savory ground beef, all smothered in gooey cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s ideal for family dinners or unexpected guests. With its hearty ingredients and simple cooking process, this casserole is sure to become a favorite around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned low-sodium tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in diced zucchini, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning; cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese; repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg