Zucchini Casserole with Savory Ground Beef

Name: Zucchini Casserole with Savory Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 150 g zucchini medium sliced; 100 g ground beef lean; 50 g onion medium diced; 1 piece garlic clove minced; 80 ml tomato sauce canned; 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin; 30 g grated cheddar cheese; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Savory baked zucchini casserole with ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, a simple and tasty meal.

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Delicious and easy zucchini casserole with savory ground beef, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time

15m

Cook time

30m

Rest time

Total time

50m

Ingredients

Servings:

150 g zucchini medium sliced
100 g ground beef lean
50 g onion medium diced
1 piece garlic clove minced
80 ml tomato sauce canned
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
30 g grated cheddar cheese
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add ground beef lean to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in tomato sauce canned, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper ground; simmer for 5 minutes.
In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced zucchini medium evenly.
Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the zucchini layer.
Add the remaining sliced zucchini on top of the beef layer.
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of zucchini.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Use fresh zucchini for best texture.
Do not overcook the beef to keep it juicy.
Let the casserole rest to set before serving.

Serving Suggestions

green salad
crusty bread
steamed rice

This zucchini casserole with savory ground beef is a comforting and easy meal perfect for any day. Serve warm with a fresh salad for a complete dinner.