Description
A hearty, low-carb casserole featuring seasoned ground beef and tender zucchini, topped with melted cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer sliced zucchini in a baking dish. Top with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is golden and zucchini is tender.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.