Description
This Zesty Zucchini Beef Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines ground beef, zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Add garlic, zucchini, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook briefly. Remove from heat and mix in rice, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This casserole freezes well—cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
