Zucchini Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients

• •2 pounds Ground beef
• •4 medium Zucchini, sliced
• •1 medium Onion, diced
• •3 Garlic cloves, minced
• •15 ounces Tomato sauce
• •1 cup Beef broth
• •2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •½ teaspoon Black pepper
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef with the diced onion and garlic, breaking it up as it cooks until no pink remains.
3. 3Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. 4Simmer the beef mixture for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. 5Spread half of the beef mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
6. 6Layer half of the sliced zucchini over the beef mixture.
7. 7Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the zucchini layer.
8. 8Repeat with the remaining beef mixture, then the remaining zucchini slices.
9. 9Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
10. 10Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. 11Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
12. 12Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.