Grandma's Ground Beef, Zucchini and Sauerkraut Hotdish
This family favorite hotdish combines ground beef, tender zucchini and tangy sauerkraut with a creamy homemade sauce, pasta, and lots of cheese for a delicious dinner!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ziti noodles
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large zucchini
- 2-3 cups sauerkraut
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Homemade Sauce:
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- ¾ cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Cook ziti noodles as directed on package until al dente (they will cook more in the oven).
- Add diced onion and ground beef to a large skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook beef for 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Prepare zucchini by slicing it in half vertically then cut into thin slices.
Homemade sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and flour until combined.
- Bring beef stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Slowly pour milk and flour mixture into the pan, whisking continuously for about 2-3 minutes until sauce is thickened.
To assemble:
- Add noodles, ground beef, zucchini and sauerkraut to a 3 or 4-quart baking dish.
- Pour sauce over hotdish in the baking dish. Using a large spoon, gently fold sauce and ingredients together until combined.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 3mg
