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Beefy Zucchini Casserole

July 24, 2017 52 Comments

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This easy Beefy Zucchini Casserole is perfect for the bounty of beautiful zucchini in your garden!

Beefy Zucchini Casserole

Got zucchini?? Then I’ve got the tastiest casserole for you!

Holy moly this casserole guys! I mean really, how delicious does it look??

Beefy Zucchini Casserole

This Beefy Zucchini Casserole has made an appearance on the summer dinner menu for over 30 years in my family. I think it all started when I was in high school and my mother went through a zucchini phase one summer.

Beefy Zucchini Casserole

Since it was always a hit at our house growing up, of course when I first got married it was one of the first recipes I tried making for you know who…Mr. Picky. Well, you can guess how that went right? Let me do a little recap and set the stage….

Tom gets home from work, the casserole is baking in the oven and the house smells amazing.

Tom says, “wow, it smells great in here. What’s cooking?” I carefully choose my words and say, “a casserole.”

He says, “ooohhh, let me see.” Get ready, here it comes folks.

“What’s that green stuff?” he says. Uh oh…busted.

I tell him it’s zucchini and he proceeds to say, “I don’t eat zucchini. How could you wreck a perfectly delicious casserole by adding zucchini?”

I mean really? It looks delish, it smells delish but you’re going to tell me you’re not even going to try it because you don’t eat zucchini? Ugh!

It’s been 27 years of marriage and he’s still sticking to the no zucchini diet. No prob. More for me!

Beefy Zucchini Casserole

This will be the easiest casserole you make all summer. All you’ll need is some ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, zucchini, shredded Colby Jack cheese and one can of cream of mushroom soup, and in less than an hour dinner is on the table. You can use canned condensed cream of mushroom soup, but I like to put in some minimal extra effort and make the Pioneer Woman’s Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. I think it tastes better than canned and there’s no MSG added. Enjoy!

 

Beefy Zucchini Casserole
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Beefy Zucchini Casserole
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Servings: 4 servings
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. fresh zucchini sliced into 1/4" slices
  • 6-8 oz. Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup or homemade version, recipe follows
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 8 oz. button mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
  1. Brown ground beef with onion until beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain off grease.
  2. Place zucchini is sauce pan with a small amount of boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
  3. Whisk 1/4 cup water into the condensed soup until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Add half of the meat, then half of the zucchini sprinkled with salt and pepper, then half the cheese. then half the soup mixture. Repeat the layers.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, uncovered.
  6. Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup:
  7. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onions and sauté until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Add flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Whisk in cream and chicken broth slowly until smooth. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  9. When soup cools, place in a jar and store in refrigerator or freezer.
  10. Note: A 10 3/4-ounce can of condensed mushroom soup is about 1 1/4 cups. The recipe makes 1 1/2cups.

Recipe adapted from Make it Know, Bake it Later

 

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  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:41 am

    You can send me some if you like cause I’ll definitely eat it!! What a neat way to use zucchini! Looks so comforting and I’m going to tell myself that the zucchini totally cancels out the cheese :) That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it ;) Pinned! Another yummy recipe, Mary Ann! Have a wonderful week! xo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      You can have Tom’s helping Dawn! Have to have the cheese in this one! Soooo good!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Beefy!!!!!! YES!!! How the heck do you make cassaroles look SO gorgeous, Mary Ann?!?!? My casseroles always look like a sloppy mess. But yours?! STUNNING! I love that this recipe has been in your family for over 30 years and you ate this growing up! SO FUN! I have a feeling once I get this in my belly it is going to be a summer staple around here too! It looks beyond delicious! Pinned! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      I’ve been eating this one almost as long as you’ve been alive Chey! Lol! Thanks for pinning. Hope you and Boy give it a go!

      Reply
  3. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Oh heck yes! I can see why this has been in your family so long – a good casserole dish like this must be passed down! I went crazy at the farmer’s market Saturday and stocked up on sooo many zucchini, I’m thinking this may have to be one of the dishes I make now! So good.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Yay! I hope you do Michelle! You’ll have to tell me how you like it!

      Reply
  4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    July 24, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    It’s pouring here today so this is perfect. Casseroles are such comfort food and now I’m totally craving this. And I even have zucchini in the fridge! Have a great week, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      This is an awesome summer comfort food dish Kelsie. I hope you give it a try. The homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup is so easy to make!

      Reply
  5. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    July 24, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Wow!! How can a “Zucchini” casserole look so mouthwatering :D! And some amazing flavors too! Would love to try this :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      It’s sooo good Deepika! And it’s incredibly easy to make too! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Matt says

    July 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    We’ve got lots of zucchini here so this definitely needs to happen. What a casserole!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Yay! You’ll need to let me know how you guys liked it!

      Reply
  7. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    July 24, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    That’s a site! So savory and succulent! I love this dish, Mary Ann!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      I still can’t believe Tom hasn’t given in and tried it Annie! He’s convinced himself he won’t like zucchini!

      Reply
  8. Naomi says

    July 24, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I love veggie casseroles like this! And this is such a great vehicle for all those summer zuchinnis!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      Me too Naomi! They don’t get any easier!

      Reply
  9. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

    July 24, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    I sure wish we were neighbors, Mary Ann! This sounds absolutely amazing… Pinned and looking forward to making it as soon as my zukes are ready! :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      I know you’ll love it Michele! Let me know!

      Reply
  10. Marissa says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Oh no…”What’s that green stuff?” My brother-in-law is a lifelong zucchini hater and the only time my mother-in-law ever got it past him was to make a faux apricot jam. ;)

    As for me, I can’t get enough zucchini and I think this casserole looks divine!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      He won’t even give it a try Marissa! I tried to serve him a blueberry muffin the other day with shredded zucchini in it. He spotted it in a minute! No prob, more for me!

      Reply
  11. lindsay Cotter says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    is there anything zucchini cannot do? OMG i mean this is just perfect all year round!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      It is Lindsay! It’s one of my all time favorites!

      Reply
  12. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    There is so much about this post that I love. I felt like you wrote it for me the minute I saw the description – because I have a BOUNTY of zucchini in my garden! Also, your husband has literally quoted mine (or is it the other way around) – whenever I put something he doesn’t like into something he DOES like. So funny! But I like the way you think – more for us!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Thanks so much Katherine! So glad you have lots of zucchini. I hope you try the recipe and enjoy it all yourself, like me!

      Reply
  13. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    I only have one zucchini plant and few zucchinis. My husband will not eat this delicious veggie , but I would love your casserole.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 7:50 am

      What is it with husbands and zucchini Gerlinde??

      Reply
  14. Tieghan says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:17 am

    I love all the cheese in this bake. Sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 7:51 am

      This casserole is like cheeseburger with zucchini on it Tieghan!

      Reply
  15. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:15 am

    What a great way to use up zucchini! I’m also liking how this is total comfort food. We don’t get enough of that in the summer! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      I agree Natasha! Summer needs comfort food too!

      Reply
  16. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    July 25, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Poor Mr. Picky is missing out! :) I’ve got tons of zucchini in the garden just waiting for this beautiful dish!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      I know Kathy! He doesn’t get it!

      Reply
  17. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    July 25, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Simply perfect :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      It’s a winner for all those summer zukes!

      Reply
  18. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 25, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    This casserole looks AMAZING!!!! love that you used zucchini and it looks so hearty and cheesey! yum!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks Alice! Grab some zucchini and get cookin’! You’ll love how easy this one is!

      Reply
  19. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl) says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Pamela! Hope you give it a go!

      Reply
  20. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    July 26, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Due to the fact that I am currently swimming in zucchini, this casserole looks like absolute perfection!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      Yay! Go for it Nicole!

      Reply
  21. Tessa | Salted Plains says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    Hahaha, I feel like we’ve had very similar conversations around our house! I cannot wait to make this, Mary Ann. I already know it will be a hit!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 27, 2017 at 6:35 am

      Lol! Enjoy it Tessa!

      Reply
  22. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    July 28, 2017 at 2:27 am

    Such a perfect summer casserole for all that zucchini!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:30 am

      It’s a total favorite of mine Laura!

      Reply
  23. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    July 28, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    Oh, my gosh yes I have zucchini and it’s coming out of my ears. I have been yearning for new ways to use it up. This looks so creamy, delicious and satisfying! A home run Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 28, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      I bet you’d love it Karen! It’s so easy and perfect for all the summer zucchini!

      Reply
  24. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I finally had time to catch up and read some of my favorite blogs today and I am so glad I did. This looks outstanding Mary Ann. I am so making this one and yesterday we picked up a bunch of zucchini at the Farmer’s Market, too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 30, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      I’m so glad Kevin! I think you guys will love this one!

      Reply
  25. Lena Vega says

    January 17, 2019 at 9:27 am

    Made this last night. So easy to prep and throw together. After it was done and out of the oven my husband had to walk over and check it out. First question, “what’s all that green stuff”? I knew it! He made a bowl anyway and really liked it (he doesn’t eat veggies – ever). WIN WIN. The only thing I changed was the can of soup. I used cream of chicken because I’m not a big fan of mushrooms. The flavor was so great but next time I might cut back to 1/8 cup water added instead of 1/4 – it was a little too runny. I will definitely make this one again.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 17, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it Lena! That was my husband’s first question too! They’re all alike! Lol!

      Reply
  26. Rob Caton says

    August 27, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Would this work with shredder or spiralized zucchini?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 27, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      I’ve only tried it with sliced zucchini, but I’m thinking it could work with spiralized zucchini Rob. Let me know how it works out. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

      Reply

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