Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Bake is a delicious low-carb dish that combines savory ground beef with layers of zucchini and gooey cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Zucchini Layer
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat. Stir in oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread half of the zucchini in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Layer the Bake: Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the zucchini layer. Top with remaining zucchini slices. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm as a low-carb main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
