Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole

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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini, fresh cut in 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (Alt. options ground turkey, ground or shredded chicken)
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup Bella Sol Gourmet Salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and Pepper

Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef with chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until meat is well cooked.
  3. Add salsa and cumin. Cover and simmer in low heat for another 10 minutes until flavors blend.
  4. Add the zucchini chunks. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but not too soft.
  5. Can be served with rice, spaghetti or any other pasta, in tacos or burritos, etc.
  6. Served topped with grated Monterey Jack Cheese and sour cream.