Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a delicious low-carb dish that combines savory ground beef with tender zucchini and a blend of cheeses. It’s a satisfying and comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini Layer:
- 3 cups zucchini, sliced into half-moons
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Combine beef mixture: Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté zucchini: Sauté zucchini until tender.
- Mix cheese: Combine sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Layer casserole: Layer zucchini, beef mixture, cheese mixture, and repeat.
- Bake: Top with Parmesan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- For added crunch, top with crushed crackers or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
