Ground Beef Zucchini Bake (Low Carb)
This cheesy ground beef, zucchini, and mushroom bake is precisely that culinary marvel. It transforms simple, wholesome ingredients into a profoundly satisfying meal that feels incredibly indulgent, yet keeps your health goals in check.
Then comes the layer of gooey, melted cheese, creating that irresistible pull and flavor that instantly evokes the best parts of a pizza. This combination results in a harmonious blend of familiar comfort food sensations.
This baked dish is not only a flavor powerhouse, but it’s also remarkably filling. The generous protein from the beef, coupled with the fiber from the vegetables and the healthy fats from the cheese, ensures you feel completely satisfied without the need for heavy grains or starches.
You can switch this recipe up with ground chicken, turkey, lamb or pork. You can also make this dish vegetarian and leave out the ground meat!
If you like this recipe, you will also love this Chicken Zucchini Bake or this High Protein Italian Pasta Bake.
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Ground Beef Zucchini Bake (Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs zucchini, cut into rounds, salted + pat dry
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, diced
- 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder + onion powder
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder + paprika
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- 2 tbs grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and stir to coat. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Next, in the same skillet add in the ground meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat until no longer pink. Add in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika and stir to coat. Taste and adjust if needed.
Assembly:
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, add in the zucchini, sauteed vegetables, cooked ground beef, marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, Italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste, and mix until combined. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and top with remaining mozzarella and bake until melted.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- If you don’t have ground beef, you can also use ground chicken, turkey, pork or lamb.
Nutrition
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