Ground Beef & Zucchini Casserole
This Ground Beef & Zucchini Casserole is a hearty yet wholesome dish packed with savory ground beef, tender zucchini, rich marinara, and gooey melted mozzarella. Naturally low-carb and gluten-free, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and nutritious. Simple ingredients, big flavors, and minimal effort—this casserole checks all the boxes!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C, and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dice your onion and slice the zucchinis.
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet, and cook over medium heat, until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the onion and garlic, and continue cooking for about a minute. Stir the sauce and seasonings into the meat mixture. Set aside.
- Arrange the zucchini slices in rows in the baking dish, slightly overlapping each other.
- Pour the meat and sauce over the zucchini, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and allow the casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving.