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Zucchini Beef Bake

By: Christy Saniga  
"Zucchini is a favorite vegetable for cooks because it can be used in countless ways. Here it teams up with ground beef, rice and cheese for a pretty, palate-pleasing meal.-- Christy Saniga, Tacoma, Washington"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 4 cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the zucchini. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or just until tender. Drain and immediately place zucchini in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg, oregano, basil and salt.
  3. Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with meat mixture. Arrange remaining zucchini over top; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Kelly M. 
This was a pretty simple, tasty casserole dish. I made a couple changes when I made it. 1. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by MSMOM1 
My husband and I really enjoyed this. I made a few small changes...doubled the garlic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by SHERRIE BEAUMONT 
I made lots of changes based on what I had on hand, I apologize to those who like the review... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by bevluvstocook 
It was okay...I thought it had too much rice. Will probably cut it back next time I make it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by jes 
i put ricotta instead of cottage chesse but it was yummy MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by MAMABEAR2TWOCUBS 
This wasn't bad, but if I'm going to make a meat/rice/zucchini dish, I'll stick with "Cheesy... MORE

 
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