Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is a quick, comforting bake featuring smoked beef, fresh zucchini, tomatoes, herbs, and melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight meals, this easy casserole delivers balanced flavors and a golden cheesy top, making it a family‑friendly favorite that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add smoked beef, brown and drain excess fat.
- Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes. Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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