Hearty Ground Beef And Zucchini Casserole
Whip up this easy, cheesy ground beef and zucchini casserole for a low-carb dinner—it’s hearty, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 327kcal
Equipment
- Baking dish 9x13
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F, and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dice your onions.1 small onion
- Slice the zucchinis.2 medium zucchinis
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Break the meat up as it cooks.1 lb lean ground beef
- Add the onion and the garlic. Continue cooking for a minute.1 tsp garlic
- Add the marinara sauce and the seasonings.1 cup marinara sauce, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Stir the beef mixture and then set aside for now.
- Arrange the zucchini slices in rows inside the greased baking dish, with each slice slightly overlapping the other.
- Pour the meat mixture on top of the zucchinis.
- Sprinkle the top with mozzarella cheese.1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Bake the dish, uncovered, in the oven for 20 minutes.
- After baking, sprinkle the top with fresh parsley. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!fresh parsley
Notes
- Salt and Drain the Zucchini: To avoid making your casserole watery, you can salt the zucchini slices, let them sit for 15 minutes, then blot them with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Always Opt for Lean Ground Beef: Using this kind of ground meat will let you have a rich-tasting casserole without it getting too oily or greasy, especially on top.
- Bind If Needed: If you think the casserole feels too loose after cooking, add a binding agent. An egg or shredded cheese can help hold the dish together after baking.
- Let It Rest: Giving the dish at least 5 minutes to rest before serving will let it firm up, making it easier to slice or scoop.
- Don’t Skip the Herbs: A sprinkle of parsley will help brighten the dish. Fresh basil and thyme work well, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 4mg