Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 10 oz Ground beef
- 3 tbsp marinara sauce (keto-friendly)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 3 oz Gouda cheese ((or cheddar, shredded, divided))
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- salt to taste
Instruction
- Line a baking tray with foil. Slice the zucchini, transfer to the baking tray, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and broil for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add chopped onion, minced garlic and fry until soft. Add minced beef and seasonings and fry until meat is cooked. Add marinara sauce, stir and cook for additional 3 minutes.
- Combine half of shredded cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic and salt in a saucepan and heat on low until cheese melts and the sauce become thick and smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Place slices of broiled zucchini in the bottom of a baking dish, top with beef mixture, pour over the sauce, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Can be served with green salad or some leafy greens.