Zucchini Tomato Ground Beef Casserole
A hearty and flavorful zucchini tomato ground beef casserole that combines tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and savory ground beef baked to perfection with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 medium tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer half of the zucchini slices evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the zucchini layer.
Arrange half of the tomato slices on top of the beef mixture.
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Repeat the layering with the remaining zucchini, ground beef mixture, tomato slices, and cheeses.
Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.