beef and zucchini casserole

Name: Beef and Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 1 pound(s) zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch rounds; 8 ounce(s) fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 pound(s) laura's lean ground round; 14 1/2 ounce(s) can diced tomatoes with liquid; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) (or more) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) (or more) dried oregano; 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs (1/2 slice bread); 1/4 teaspoon(s) (or more) italian seasoning

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Susan Feliciano

Oak Ridge, TN

Updated on Jan 5, 2011

I call this "Jeanie's Beef and Zucchini Casserole", because it came from one of our church cookbooks and had her name on it. I haven't changed it too much - just the topping. High in protein, low in carbohydrates, this has a great Italian flavor and goes together in a cinch. One serving has less than 200 calories and only 6.5 grams fat. A good way to use up all that zucchini that collects in the garden during the summer months. Good served with Risotto as a side dish.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 pound zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch rounds
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 pound laura's lean ground round
14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatoes with liquid
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon (or more) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (or more) dried oregano
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (1/2 slice bread)
1/4 teaspoon (or more) italian seasoning

How To Make beef and zucchini casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.

Step 2

Saute onions over medium heat until tender and translucent. Add zucchini to skillet and mix well. Add mushrooms and continue to cook all until mushroom liquid has mostly evaporated, about 7 minutes. Turn mixture into a greased 2-quart oblong casserole dish.
Step 3

Add ground round to same skillet; stir and cook until all is crumbled and browned.
Step 4

Add the salt, garlic powder and oregano to the tomatoes in the can; stir to combine, then add tomatoes to beef in skillet. Heat through. Add meat mixture to zucchini in the casserole dish and mix carefully.
Step 5

Combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning and sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
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