Description
A simple, low-carbohydrate casserole made with ground beef and zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked beef mixture with the sliced zucchini and heavy cream.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef if desired.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning with the oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: low carb, ground beef, zucchini, casserole, keto, easy dinner, baked dish