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Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole

Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a hearty, gluten-free meal sure to please your family, blending savory ground beef and fresh zucchini into a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Opt for lean to reduce grease.
  • 2 medium Zucchini Salt before cooking.
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shred fresh for better melt.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be substituted.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Oregano and basil can be substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice zucchini into ½-inch rounds, salt and let sit in a colander for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced onion for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and the ground beef to the skillet, cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Layer half of beef mixture, zucchini, and cheese in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Always salt and drain zucchini to improve texture. Use lean ground beef to keep the dish healthy. Shred mozzarella cheese from a block for the best results.

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