Ground Beef Zucchini Bake: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Dinner
A satisfying and flavorful dish that combines ground beef and zucchini for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat with diced onion and minced garlic until cooked through.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture.
- Layer the zucchini slices in a baking dish, top with the beef mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs.
- Make it spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg