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Ground Beef Zucchini Bake (Low Carb)
A delicious low-carb casserole combining savory ground beef, fresh zucchini, and melty mozzarella for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs zucchini (cut into rounds, salted + pat dry)
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8 oz mushrooms (diced)
- 0.5 tsp salt (for vegetables)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for vegetables)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (for vegetables)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt (for beef)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for beef)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (for beef)
- 0.5 tsp paprika (for beef)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- 2 tbs grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil for 2-5 minutes, then add salt, garlic powder, onion powder; set aside.
- Cook ground beef with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until no longer pink.
- Layer zucchini, beef, vegetables, marinara, and cheese in a baking dish; top with Parmesan and herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Salting zucchini helps remove excess moisture for better texture.