Beef And Zucchini Dish Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Zucchini Dish

• Extra Lean Ground Beef
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Dried Italian Seasoning
• Tomato Sauce
• Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
• Cooked Rice

How to Make Beef And Zucchini Dish

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
2. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
4. Coat the skillet with cooking spray.
5. Add the diced zucchini and minced garlic to the skillet.
6. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is slightly tender.
7. Stir in the browned beef, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1/2 cup of marinara sauce.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
10. Remove from heat and stir in 2/3 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
11. Serve the beef and zucchini mixture over 2 cups of cooked rice.
12. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top before serving.