Description
Delight your family with this delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole, a comforting dish that’s both hearty and nutritious. This recipe combines savory lean ground beef, fresh zucchinis, and creamy mozzarella to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Packed with protein and fresh veggies, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this casserole is not only a great way to use up leftover vegetables but also an ideal option for meal prepping. Serve it straight from the oven or reheat leftovers for a quick lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups low sugar tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, garlic, and onions; cook until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
- In the same pan, sauté zucchini with remaining olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked beef, zucchini, cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and half of the mozzarella in the casserole dish; mix well.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for about 30 minutes. Broil for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese if desired.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg