Slow Cooker Beef-Zucchini Casserole

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

1 review

ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoned pepper
4 zucchini, whole
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

directions

In large skillet cook beef and onion until meat loses its red color. Pour off excess fat.

Combine beef and onion with tomato sauce, wine, oregano, garlic, salt, basil, salt, and pepper in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. When done, pour into greased shallow baking dish.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the whole zucchini in a pan of boiling salted water about 15 minutes or until barely tender. Cut lengthwise in halves and arrange, cut side up, on top of meat mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake in 350 degree F oven 30 to 45 minutes.

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crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

399 calories, 25 grams fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 26 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

PennyPincher REVIEW:
October 19, 2013

Great dish to make ahead and serve as left-overs. I substituted ground turkey for the beef, and it was a delicious casserole.

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