Cheesy Ground Beef & Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Zucchini Casserole

 Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 2 medium zucchinis, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cream (cooking cream)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the zucchini
   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
   • Add zucchini pieces and sauté 4–5 minutes until lightly golden.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the beef mixture
   • In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil.
   • Sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes.
   • Add ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
   • Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
4. Prepare the base
   • In a baking dish, pour the cream.
   • Add half of the mozzarella and cheddar as a bottom layer.
5. Assemble
   • Add the sautéed zucchini.
   • Spread the cooked beef evenly on top.
   • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything.
6. Bake
   • Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
7. Serve hot
   • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

 Tips

• You can add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle some parmesan on top before baking.