Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole combines lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese into an easy family dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil and sauté onion.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Brown the ground beef.
5. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Layer zucchini and beef mixture in a greased baking dish.
8. Repeat the layers.
9. Top with mozzarella, parmesan and breadcrumbs.
10. Bake covered for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden.
12. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Salt zucchini lightly and pat dry for firmer texture.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg