Beefy Now And Later Recipe

Name: Beefy Now And Later
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini, sliced; 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 3 cups cooked rice; 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound zucchini, sliced
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 cups cooked rice
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
2
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook zucchini in the boiling water until soft but not falling apart, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and set aside.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until the ground beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add zucchini and chopped green chilies; cook and stir 1 minute more.
4
Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg in a large bowl; add ground beef mixture and cooked rice. Stir mixture until evenly mixed; pour into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling and the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

1345

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound zucchini, sliced, 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Beefy Now And Later falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beefy Now And Later

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