Beefy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

  • 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
    29 oz can crushed tomatoes
    2 medium zucchini
    1 white onion, diced
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 c mozzerella cheese
    1/4 t sea salt
    2 T extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 t dried italian herbs (optional)

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; season with sea salt while cooking.
    Saute zucchini, onion, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a separate skillet for about 10 -15, or until tender.
    Evenly spread out zucchini in the bottom of a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
    Layer it with the beef, then tomato sauce, then herbs. Top with mozzerella cheese.
    Bake covered for about 30 minutes; then another 10 minutes uncovered.
    Serves 8.