Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender zucchini, savory ground beef, and a rich, cheesy topping. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s a nostalgic meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Mix in diced zucchini and Italian seasoning; cook for another 3-4 minutes until zucchini softens.
- Pour in marinara sauce; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish; top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg