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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

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.
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.
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.