Gratin Of Zucchini And Meat

Preparation:

Preparation: Wash the courgettes, remove the ends and cut them into cubes. peel the onions and cut them into thin slices. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the onions, stirring with a spatula. When the onions are golden, add the meat and brown it for three minutes, mashing it with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar, add the zucchini, mint, salt and pepper. stir, cover and cook over low heat until there is no more liquid left in the pan (about thirty minutes). Stir occasionally. Let cool. Heat the oven to 140 degrees (thermostat 4). Butter a large baking dish, sprinkle it with three tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them lightly with a fork. Salt, pepper, pour into the pan and mix. Fill the baking dish with the courgette and egg mixture, pouring it delicately by the spoonful. Sprinkle the surface with the remaining breadcrumbs. Place in the oven and simmer for fifteen minutes, until the gratin is golden brown and the eggs are set. Serve in the baking dish.