Description
This Low-Carb Ground Beef Zucchini Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a healthy dinner option. Layers of seasoned ground beef, zucchini slices, marinara sauce, and cheese come together to create a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Marinara Sauce:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Onion:
- 1 small onion, diced
Garlic:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Italian Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Olive Oil:
- For sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil, add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a greased baking dish, layer half of the zucchini, then the beef mixture, and half of the marinara sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with zucchini.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
