ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 medium zucchini, fresh cut in 1/4” chunks
  • 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 c. salsa, jarred with tomatoes, onions, and chiles

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cook the ground beef along with the chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and well cooked. This takes about 10 minutes.

Step 2: To the ground beef mixture adds the jarred salsa and cumin. Put the lid on and simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat or until the flavors have blended.

Step 3: Remove the cover and add the zucchini chunks. Replace the lid and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until the zucchini is cooked, but not too tender.