Description
This Cheesy Beef & Zucchini Casserole is a delicious and satisfying low-carb dish that combines flavorful ground beef, tender zucchini, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection. A comforting and hearty meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini Layers:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook onion, garlic, and beef. Season with spices and add diced tomatoes.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Layer the casserole: In a baking dish, layer zucchini, beef mixture, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Top with remaining cheeses, cover with foil, and bake. Remove foil and bake until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For a lower-carb version, use full-fat dairy and skip the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
