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Cheesy Ground Beef and Zucchini Casserole Awaits You!

A delicious and hearty Cheesy Ground Beef and Zucchini Casserole that combines ground beef, zucchini, and a blend of cheeses for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in the sliced zucchini, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the zucchini to soften slightly. Remove from heat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
  6. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the beef and zucchini mixture, followed by the ricotta mixture, and then the remaining beef and zucchini mixture.
  7. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
  • To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with 1 can (15 ounces) of drained black beans or lentils.

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