Creamy zucchini and ground beef casserole is a delectable and comforting dish that captivates taste buds with its creamy, cheesy, and flavorful layers. This hearty casserole is not only a culinary delight but also a convenient and budget-friendly meal option for busy individuals and families. Whether you're seeking a quick weeknight dinner solution or a satisfying dish to impress your guests, this creamy zucchini and ground beef casserole is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
I love to cook fresh zucchini and adding these six good ingredients makes a delicious and easy dinner casserole to please the entire family. Enjoy.
Provided by pink cook
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown ground beef with chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until meat is well cooked.
- Add jarred salsa and cumin. Cover and simmer in low heat for another 10 minutes until flavors blend.
- Add the zucchini chunks. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but not too soft.
- NOTE: this is a versatile casserole with 6 basic ingredients for a budget or low calorie dish, but every person can add some other ingredients to their own taste like: ground turkey, ground or shredded chicken instead of the ground beef, corn or cheese. Also can be serve it with rice, spaghetti or any other pasta, in tacos or burritos, etc. Hope you enjoy it in any way you make it.
- I want to thank all of you for trying my recipe and for posting these good reviews and suggestions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 472.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5, Protein 25.2
CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
This is from the Sooner Sampler; a cookbook published by the Norman Junior League back in the 80s. This casserole is WAY more flavorful that the ingredients suggest! A lot of bang for very little buck.
Provided by ShanH
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and onion with garlic powder, salt and pepper then drain if needed.
- Par-boil zucchini in water for 5 minutes then drain well.
- Mix soup and milk with paprika.
- Layer 1/2 ground beef, 1/2 zucchini, then 1/2 cheese in a casserole dish. Repeat layers.
- Spread soup/milk mixture on top of the layers.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly.
- This can be assembled the night before and baked the next day, just increase time to allow for the chilled casserole.
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I
This is a great recipe to use up all those summer zucchinis from your garden. Makes a nice brunch dish.
Provided by WINGSOFANEAGLE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine stuffing and butter. In a separate bowl combine zucchini, carrots, onion, soup and sour cream. Mix in 1/2 of the stuffing mixture, then spread into a 9x12 inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining stuffing on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
SUMMER ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
If you have lots of zucchini in the garden, then this is a great way to use them. It's different, but very tasty. It's so good that even my picky children like to eat it.
Provided by HIGHROAD
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Boil the zucchini and onion in water for 5 minutes; drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, sour cream and carrots. Stir in the zucchini and onion and mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the butter and stuffing mix. Spread half of this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the zucchini mixture over the stuffing, then top off with the other half of the stuffing.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until stuffing is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1250.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF ORZO CASSEROLE
Ground beef and zucchini make a great pairing is this surprisingly light casserole. There's enough creamy cheese and orzo pasta to make this taste indulgent, but the zucchini plays a role too, as it has a naturally buttery taste and silky texture, both of which are enhanced by baking. And if the pound of zucchini wasn't enough to meet your veggie quota, there's also a can of tomatoes and an onion, so this dinner is a guaranteed way to get your family to eat some nutritious ingredients! The combination of kitchen staples and easy prep make this a perfect weeknight meal, which can be served up in just over an hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Cook squash, Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in oil 4 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash has started to soften but is still crisp-tender. Transfer to large bowl; stir together with orzo.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef, onion, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain, and add to bowl with squash. Add crushed tomatoes, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme and pepper flakes; stir to combine. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbling on edges and completely heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
GROUND BEEF GREEN CHILI CASSEROLE
This is a recipe that's a real winner with the kids! A baked, cheesy casserole with ground beef, corn tortillas and green chile peppers in chicken soup.
Provided by KARENHANNERS
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a medium sized casserole dish.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned; drain fat.
- Place half of the tortillas on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and spread with half of the onion, cheese, ground beef and chiles. Layer with the remaining tortillas, onion, half of the remaining cheese, ground beef and chiles.
- In a medium bowl, dilute the soup with milk and pour over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1051.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET
This is my wife's favorite meal. A flavorful blend of ground beef, vegetables, and your favorite cheese. A true one-skillet meal that will satisfy your whole family!
Provided by rollman
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Stir mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and garlic into the skillet. Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces and add to the mixture. Season with salt and white pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the skillet. Cook, covered, until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cook, covered, until melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1308 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BAKED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This zucchini casserole is a quiche-like side dish. So easy and delicious! You can add ham or ground beef for a complete meal, if desired.
Provided by SWMtnTop
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is fork-tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 342.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CREAMY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
A casserole my mom always made. Still love it to this day. The original recipe is 1 T. cheese but I use more, about 1/4 c.
Provided by adopt a greyhound
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 deg.
- Cook zucchini in boiling water til tender. Drain and place in casserole.
- In a sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in sour cream, cheese, salt and paprika. Cook slowly until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and add egg and chives.
- Stir into 1 1/2 quart casserole with zucchini.
- Toss cracker or bread with 2 T. butter and put on top of the veggie mixture. Bake at 350 deg. for 20 minutes.
- Most of the time she used zucchini but other veggies also.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.8, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 84.3, Sodium 437.5, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.9
ZUCCHINI BEEF CASSEROLE
"Everyone in our family always asks me to make this quick-and-easy microwave recipe," relates Lisa Bales of Peru, Indiana. "I use it as a side when I need to take-along dish or as a light one-dish supper at home."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crumble beef into a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Heat 1-2 minutes longer or until no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender, stirring twice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded zucchini or a food processor to quickly shred it yourself.
- If you don't have cream cheese on hand, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- If you like a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Top the casserole with extra cheese, bread crumbs, or crispy onions before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Serve the casserole with a side of rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This creamy zucchini and ground beef casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor from the ground beef, zucchini, cream cheese, and seasonings, and the creamy sauce makes it extra comforting. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying casserole recipe, give this one a try!
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