Cheesy Beef & Zucchini Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Beef & Zucchini Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, zucchini, and two types of cheese baked to perfection. It’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in sliced zucchini, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the beef and zucchini mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top. Add breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Zucchini Casserole, Casserole Recipe, Ground Beef Casserole