Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 medium Zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures even cooking for your casserole.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
6. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the zucchini slices on the bottom.
7. Spread half of the beef mixture over the zucchini, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, beef mixture, and cheese.
9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
11. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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