Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a quick, cheesy, low-carb comfort food perfect for weeknights. Try it tonight and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium zucchinis (about 2 lbs), sliced into 1/2″ rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse zucchini slices thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and crumble it using a spoon. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until it’s browned and fully cooked through.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer half of the beef mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, top with half the zucchini slices, and sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Rest Before Serving: Let casserole sit for 10 minutes before slicing to help it set.
Notes
Salt zucchini beforehand to avoid a watery casserole. You can prep ingredients ahead, but assemble just before baking for best texture. Avoid freezing due to high moisture content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 258
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 26g