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    Home » recipe » Zucchini Casserole (With Dill And Ground Beef)

    Zucchini Casserole (With Dill And Ground Beef)

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · Modified: May 17, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    A saucy zucchini casserole with aromatic herbs is our perfect way to eat zucchini. A simple zucchini bake that mu kids have no trouble eating week long.

    This zucchini bake is inspired by my mother in law, she got us hooked to this casserole and since then my kids started loving zucchini dishes.

    First Published: March 2013 Last Updated: April 2019
    A pyrex glass dish of zucchini with a serving spoon in it.

    Zucchini Casserole

    A zucchini casserole that started my kids to love zucchini more than a decade ago and they still very much like this recipe. From my side, it is a win-win recipe. Easy, kids love it, healthy and has protein and veggies.
    One day. I was in the international market and all of a sudden there was this soft tapping on my shoulder when I turned around there was  a very sweet old Korean couple who approached me smilingly - reminding me of my sweet grandparents- and asking me what are these used for?. I went on explaining the Mahshi recipe , they were very interested in the recipe and kept writing it in details. After I went home, I remembered this very easy yet very delicious casserole that I've learned from my mother in law. It is one of my favorite ways to eat zucchini, you can add ground beef /turkey or omit it altogether.

    A white plate with a serving of zucchini and a spoon with the whole pyrex in the side.

    Zucchini Casserole tips:

    • Do not skip the dill: seriously guys, dill weed is what gives this dish its unique flavor. If you do not like dill and skipped it then there is nothing special about this recipe. It will still tastes good but not aromatic and will not give you the mahshi effect that we are looking for 🙂 .
    • Use whatever meat you have or go vegan: my kids love this recipe with ground beef or meatballs(kofta). I've made it with ground turkey and chicken meatballs as well. You can skip it altogether and go totally vegan.
    • Make on stove top: If you are short on time and want to speed this up, make it totally on stove top will take nearly half the time if not less. You can then pour it into an oven safe dish and broil the top a bit or serve it as is from the pot.
    A white plate with a serving of zucchini casserole with a spring of dill weed in the background.

    How to make zucchini casserole with ground beef?

    Zucchini casserole step by step images.
    Zucchini casserole step by step images.
    1. Brown the ground meat: add oil to a non stick pan, saute onion and garlic then add ground beef, spices and stir until the ground beef is browned and cooked thoroughly.
    2. Assemble the dish: in a 13 x 9 oven dish, add diced zucchini, ground beef mixture, tomato sauce, parsley , diced tomatoes and half of the dill.
    3. Mix and bake: mix everything well together, add beef stock. Check for seasonings then cover and bake until almost done. Add the remaining half of dill then continue to bake until fully cooked and bubbly. You can serve it as is or uncover and cook for 10 minutes more to evaporate some of the sauce.
    A spoon scooping some zucchini from the zucchini casserole dish.

    Other zucchini recipes that we love

    • Zucchini in yogurt sauce.
    • Easy Kung Pao Chicken.
    • Zucchini pulp appetizer.

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    Pyrex glass bakeware works fine everytime with this recipe, I highly recommend it.

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    Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    The dill's aroma will fill the air and make this dish an unforgettable one, Enjoy

    A pyrex glass dish of zucchini with a serving spoon in it.

    Zucchini Casserole

    A saucy zucchini casserole fragranced with fresh herbs and garlic. Omit ground meat to make it vegan.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 236.9kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil.
    • 1 medium (170g) onion, chopped.
    • 1 pound (454g) ground meat.
    • 1/2 teaspoon all spice.
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
    • Salt to taste.
    • 2 pounds (908g) zucchini, sliced.
    • 2 (208g)Roma tomatoes , cubed.
    • 1/2 cup (23g) fresh dill, chopped and divided. Note1
    • 1/3 cup (20g) fresh parsley, chopped.
    • 1 garlic clove crushed.
    • 1/3 cup (72ml) water or chicken stock.
    • 1 can (15oz/425g) tomato sauce.

    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 cook until beef is browned.
    • Pre heat 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.
    • Serve with white rice or pita bread.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    Zucchini Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 236.9
    % Daily Value*
    Saturated Fat 3.3g21%
    Cholesterol 46.7mg16%
    Sodium 429.1mg19%
    Potassium 701.6mg20%
    Carbohydrates 16.1g5%
    Fiber 4.2g18%
    Sugar 7.9g9%
    Protein 18.1g36%
    Vitamin A 2850IU57%
    Vitamin C 39.9mg48%
    Calcium 55mg6%
    Iron 3.9mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.1g | Protein: 18.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 46.7mg | Sodium: 429.1mg | Potassium: 701.6mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 7.9g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 39.9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Sommer

      June 12, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I make this recipe at least twice a month. It’s perfect.

      Reply
      • Marcelle

        September 16, 2021 at 11:42 am

        5 stars
        This dish looks incredible and I’m planning on making it for dinner tonight. Just wondering if the tomato sauce you refer to is seasoned tomato sauce/spaghetti sauce or plain canned puréed tomato. This is something that always confuses me in recipes as I think some people refer to them both the same. In your picture of the uncooked ingredients it looks like plain canned tomato and I just want to double check before I make this heavenly dish! Thanks!!

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        • Amira

          September 16, 2021 at 1:53 pm

          Marcelle, you are right and I am sorry for any confusion. It is plain and we will season the dish while making it. Thanks for letting me know.

          Reply
    2. John / Kitchen Riffs

      April 03, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Great dish! Glad you remade this -- I missed it the first time through. And this is WAY too good to miss! Thanks.

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      • Amira

        April 04, 2019 at 9:34 am

        Thanks John, I hope you'll have time to make it.

        Reply
    3. Raymund

      March 24, 2013 at 11:58 pm

      I am looking for good vegetable recipes and this checks all the mark, will be keeping it and get some ingredients soon

      Reply
      • Amira

        March 27, 2013 at 7:59 am

        Thanks Raymund for stopping by, try it .. it is a very flavorful one.

        Reply
    4. Liz

      March 24, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      I adore zucchini...and this looks like a delicious new recipe to try!

      PS...love the garlic peeling hint below!

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      • Amira

        March 27, 2013 at 7:57 am

        Hi Liz, I love zucchini too and trying to make the kids like it :). Thanks for your comment I hope you'll try it soon.

        Reply

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