Ground Beef Zucchini Bake (Low Carb)
A hearty, low-carb casserole with ground beef, zucchini, and melted cheese. Perfect for a healthy, gluten-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Layer half the zucchini slices in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the zucchini.
- Top with remaining zucchini slices.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is naturally low carb and gluten free. For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 28g
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