Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines savory ground beef and tender zucchini, topped with melted cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this nutritious comfort food will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink (7-10 minutes), seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg