Beef Enchilada Casserole with Zucchini

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    330 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Beef Enchilada Casserole with Zucchini

This easy Enchilada Casserole is quick to make and loaded with flavor! Packed with protein and veggies, this casserole is both wholesome and hearty and a crowd pleaser with its rich Mexican flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce (1 small can)
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
  • 1 lb zucchini sliced
  • 4.5 oz green chiles 1 can, chopped

Garnish (optional)

  • black olive drained (1 small can, sliced
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium high heat. When it is done (no longer pink) drain any excess fat or liquid well, then season with salt.
  2. Mix the enchilada sauce and green chiles into the meat.
  3. In a 2 qt casserole dish, spread a layer of the meat mixture (1/3 mixture) on the bottom. Then add a sprinkle of cheese (about 1/3 of the cheese), and then cover with thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 zucchini.) Repeat a second time and then spread the remaining meat mixture on the top and cover with the remaining cheese.
  4. Bake at 400˚F for 20-30 minutes or until the edges begin to bubble.
  5. Once done, garnish the top with black olives and cilantro as desired. Let set 10 minutes then cut and serve warm.

Notes

  •  
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Pico de gallo
  • Sliced jalapeños

Nutrition Information

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Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 1129mg (47%) Potassium 668mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 824IU (16%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1129mg 47%
Potassium 668mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 824IU 16%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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