RCI-MT.005.0340.001
Zucchini Beef Bake
Grease a rectangular baking pan. Layer pan with sliced zucchini. Brown ground beef with onion and celery then pour off grease. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper and basil then pour over zucchini.
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- zucchini sliced2 large
- 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon
- ½ cup
- once can tomato sauce8 unit
- ½ teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- 8 ounces
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds and set aside.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
6 minutes
3
Stir in the chopped white onion and diced celery, cooking for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3 minutes
4
Add the tomato sauce, salt, basil, and pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4 minutes
5
Shred or slice the mozzarella cheese and set aside. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6
Arrange a layer of zucchini slices on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, covering it evenly.
7
Spoon half of the beef mixture over the zucchini layer, spreading it to the edges.
8
Add another layer of zucchini slices over the beef mixture.
9
Top with the remaining beef mixture, then finish with a layer of zucchini slices.
10
Distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer.
11
Bake uncovered in the preheated 375°F oven for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
28 minutes
12
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.