Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a delightful comfort food that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh zucchini, and gooey cheddar cheese into a satisfying dish. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or gathering with family and friends. With layers of flavor and texture, it’s sure to impress your dinner guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sliced zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Mix in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg