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Zeayla Layered Potato Casserole

June 3, 2016 By Robin 6 Comments

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Zeayla (Zee-A-la) is a Greek potato casserole with layers of zucchini, ground beef and of course, potatoes. Potato lovers love the combination of flavors, picky eaters love the mild flavors and busy moms love the simplicity.

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Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Some of the best recipes I’ve tried are from the women that I work out with. Considering the group, you’d think that they’d be really healthy recipes, but that’s not always the case. No matter what we’re talking about, our conversations seem to always circle around to food, I guess it’s our way of coping with our diets. We figure it’s better to talk about it than to indulge.

Zeayla is one of those dishes that we discussed while working out. Our topic of conversation this particular day was about casseroles. My friend, Suella, shared this recipe. Her Greek grandmother used to make for her and it was always a favorite. I had to try it and I’m so glad I did, it’s one of my favorites now!

How to Make Zeayla Potato Casserole

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 1: Brown the ground beef, onions and peppers. Drain liquid and stir in the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 2: While the ground beef is browning, slice the potatoes and zucchini.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 3: Place a double layer of zucchini in a lightly greased casserole dish.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 4: Top the zucchini layer with the seasoned ground beef and peppers.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 5: Top the ground beef layer the sliced red potatoes.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 6: In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese and melted butter. 

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.

Step 7: Top the potatoes with the panko crumble. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove foil and continue baking until the panko crumble browns, about 5-10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Zeayla: A Greek casserole layered with potatoes, zucchini, ground beef and topped with some cheesy crunch.
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5 from 3 votes

Zeayla Layered Potato Casserole

Zeayla (Zee-A-la) is a Greek potato casserole with layers of zucchini, ground beef and of course, potatoes. Potato lovers love the combination of flavors, picky eaters love the mild flavors and busy moms love the simplicity.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Suella Lewis

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini sliced lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 orange or yellow pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 medium red potatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef, onions and peppers. Drain liquid and stir in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Place a double layer of zucchini in a lightly greased casserole dish.
  • Top the zucchini layer with the seasoned ground beef and peppers.
  • Top the ground beef layer the sliced red potatoes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
  • Top the potatoes with the panko crumble. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove foil and continue baking until the panko crumble browns, about 5-10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Comments

  1. Edye says

    August 17, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    What a unique casserole! Yum 🙂

    Blessings,
    Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

    Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Robin,
    Wow, we will just love your Zeayla Potato Casserole, it looks like a delicious meal. Your recipe looks awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great day and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  3. Kathy M says

    April 15, 2019 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    This is really delicious. I didn’t have a mandolin so I just sliced the potatoes and zucchini as thin as I could.

    Reply
    • Robin says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:04 am

      Thank you, I’m glad that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Julie says

    March 29, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    I usually search for recipes by ingredients do I can use up what is in my fridge. Found this and it has all my favorite flavors: minus the peppers, so I am making it for supper tonight. There are just the two of us so will use only 1/2 a pound of beef and adjust everything accordingly. Can’t wait for suppertime!

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    • Robin says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! It is one of my favorite ways to use zucchini.

      Reply

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