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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 (each)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (each)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (each)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt (additional)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (additional)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (additional)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- 2 tbs grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Heat olive oil, sauté onions 2-3 min, add mushrooms 4-5 min, season, then set aside.
- Cook ground beef until no longer pink, add seasonings, then combine with vegetables.
Notes
For best results, pat zucchini dry to reduce excess moisture.