Zucchini Beef Recipe

Name: Zucchini Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh zucchini, sliced; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1 egg; 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese; grated parmesan cheese, to pass around

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
grated parmesan cheese, to pass around

1
Cook zucchini in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes; drain well.
2
Brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until meat has lost it's pink color and onions are opaque; drain fat.
3
Stir in seasoning,rice, and tomato sauce.
4
Beat egg in a mixing bowl.
5
Blend in cottage cheese.
6
Put half the zucchini slices in a greased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
7
Spoon on beef mixture.
8
Spread cottage cheese over beef.
9
Top with remaining zucchini.
10
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over all.
11
Bake at 350u00b0F for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.
12
Serve with Parmesan if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh zucchini, sliced, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Beef 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.

Zucchini Beef

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