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Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini ground beef casserole is a meaty zucchini casserole in flavorful tomato sauce. Lean ground beef mixed with zucchini and fresh herbs for a delicious low carb dinner
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil.
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground meat
  • ½ teaspoon all spice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 pounds zucchini sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes , cubed
  • ½ cup fresh dill, about (23g) chopped and divided
  • cup fresh parsley about (20g), chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed.
  • cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce preferably low carb

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil then sauté onion until translucent.
  • Add ground beef and break apart.
  • Stir in all spice, pepper and salt and mix well. Continue to cook until browned completely
  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • In a 13x9 oven dish add zucchini, ground beef, half the dill and the rest of the ingredients, check for seasonings.
  • Cover and place the dish in the middle rack in your oven until almost done about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover, mix in the rest of the dill, cover and bake again for 15 more minutes until all done and bubbly.
  • You might want to uncover and place in the upper third of your oven for 10 more minutes to reduce sauce or you can put it under a broiler.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1169IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg