Description
A hearty and comforting casserole featuring browned ground beef, tender zucchini, and a gooey cheese layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in sliced zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Proper timing is essential; avoid overcooking the zucchini to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg