Vegetable casserole with minced meat
4 servings
60 minutes
Vegetable casserole with minced meat is a true symphony of flavors that combines the tenderness of zucchini, the juiciness of bell peppers, and the richness of meat filling. This recipe draws inspiration from European cuisine, where vegetables and meat are often baked together to create harmonious and hearty dishes. The casserole is filled with aromas of fresh herbs, garlic, and melted cheese that gives the dish an appetizing golden crust. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with a light salad. Thanks to the use of accessible ingredients and simplicity in preparation, it is perfect for family dinners as well as cozy gatherings with friends. Reheated the next day, the casserole becomes even tastier, and each piece reveals the depth of its rich flavor.
1
Place the well-washed bell pepper in a bag and tie it. Microwave on maximum power for 3 minutes. Let it cool without removing from the bag.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
2
Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry in a small amount of oil. Place in a baking dish.
- Zucchini: 1 kg
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Fry the diced onion until golden brown.
- Onion: 1 piece
4
Add spices to the prepared minced meat, mix it with onion and parsley. Spread the minced meat evenly over the zucchini.
- Ground beef: 0.5 kg
- Onion: 1 piece
- Green: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Remove the stems from the peppers, take out the seeds, and peel the skin. Cut the peppers into cubes and place them on the minced meat.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
6
Peel the tomatoes, chop them, and place them on the peppers. Place the peeled garlic cloves on top of the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
7
Sprinkle everything with spices and salt. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees. Remove, take off the foil, and bake for another 10 minutes. Sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese and put it back for another 3 minutes.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Hard cheese: 60 g