Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines lean ground beef, zucchini, tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons 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 the Zucchini: Slice the zucchini and salt it to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- Sauté Onion and Beef: In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ground beef until browned.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the Casserole: In a baking dish, layer the beef mixture, zucchini slices, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake the casserole until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
