Zucchini casserole with minced meat
4 servings
40 minutes
Zucchini casserole with minced meat is a tender, juicy dish that harmoniously combines the lightness of zucchini and the richness of meat filling. Its roots go back to Russian culinary traditions where casseroles have always been a symbol of home comfort and simplicity in cooking. The casserole has a soft, airy texture due to the addition of eggs and flour, while the cheese crust gives it an appetizing golden crispness. This versatile dish can be served as a standalone dinner, a light lunch, or even as an appetizer on a festive table. The casserole is especially good warm when the cheese melts and the aromas of fresh vegetables and fried meat are fully revealed. It’s a simple and delicious way to diversify daily menus and enjoy the rich flavors of Russian cuisine.
1
Peel the zucchini, cut it and remove the seeds. Cut the zucchini into cubes and blend until pureed. Place the resulting mass in a strainer to drain the juice.
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
2
Fry the minced meat in a pan.
- Ground meat: 300 g
3
In a suitable container, mix flour, eggs, and the puree made from crushed zucchini until smooth. Add salt and pepper.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Grease the baking dish with olive oil. Then layer the minced meat to cover the bottom of the dish. Pour the mixture of flour, eggs, and zucchini into the baking dish.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Ground meat: 300 g
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
5
Grate the cheese on a fine grater and place it on top.
- Cheese: 150 g
6
Bake in the oven until done.