Description
A delightful casserole featuring savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Next, add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Once the beef is cooked, stir in the sliced zucchini and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, combine the beef and zucchini mixture with the cooked rice.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, then add the remaining cheese and grated Parmesan.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use ground turkey or cauliflower rice. Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg