ZUCCHINI BEEF BAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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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 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add 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 large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg, oregano, basil and salt., Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture and remaining zucchini; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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Md Imran Hossain

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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The zucchini was also a bit too watery. I think I would try a different recipe next time.

owie and neisha

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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful. The sauce was creamy and the zucchini was tender. I will definitely be making this again.

Malik Afzal

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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! My husband and kids loved it. The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the beef was tender. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.

Mukta Saha

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This zucchini beef bake was a hit with my family! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the beef was cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheese added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this dish a

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