Zucchini Beef Bake Recipe

Zucchini Beef Bake Recipe

  • 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
  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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