Zucchini casserole with minced meat
4 servings
60 minutes
Zucchini casserole with minced meat is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of zucchini, the rich flavor of meat filling, and the creamy softness of sour cream. The origins of this dish trace back to the traditions of Russian village cuisine, where casseroles were a simple yet nutritious way to prepare seasonal vegetables. In this variation, fresh young zucchinis are complemented by juicy minced meat, tomato paste, and aromatic onions, creating a rich yet balanced flavor. The top layer of egg filling, tomato slices, and golden cheese crust adds an appetizing look and pleasant texture to the casserole. This dish is versatile—it can be served as a main course for lunch or dinner and also used as a hearty snack. The casserole is especially good on warm summer days when zucchinis reach their peak flavor.
1
Fry the onion in vegetable oil, add the minced meat and tomato paste. Fry until the meat is cooked.
- Onion: 1 head
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
2
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Young zucchini: 2 pieces
3
Beat the eggs with mayonnaise or sour cream.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sour cream: 200 g
4
Grease the baking dish with butter and layer it: fried minced meat, zucchini, pour the mixture of eggs and mayonnaise (sour cream), place sliced tomatoes on top, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Young zucchini: 2 pieces
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Tomatoes: 450 g
- Hard cheese: 200 g
5
Bake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.