Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Pizza Casserole

• unpeeled shredded zucchini4 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup
• shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or to taste)↗1 cup
• mozzarella cheese, divided (or to taste)↗2 cups
• ground beef↗1 lb
• minced fresh garlic1 -2 tablespoon
• salt and pepper
• onion, chopped↗1
• (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce (tomato sauce, with 1/4 tsp. each, oregano and basil)↗1
• medium green pepper, seeded and chopped↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Grease a 13x9 pan.

3. 3

   Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt.

4. 4

   Let drain for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Squeeze out moisture.

6. 6

   Combine zucchini with eggs, parmesan cheese, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Press into greased 13x9 baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, brown ground beef with garlic and onions, season with salt and pepper; drain any fat, and add/mix the tomato sauce; spoon over baked zucchini mixture.

10. 10

    Top with remaining cheeses, and sprinkle with green pepper.

11. 11

    Return to oven and bake for another 20 minutes more.