Charlie's Beef-and-Zucchini Dish

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• Cooking spray
• 3 cups diced zucchini (about 3 small)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup (4-ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese divided
• 2 1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned; stir to crumble. Drain well.

Wipe pan with paper towel. Coat with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add beef, seasoning, and sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 2/3 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.

Serving Size: 1 cup beef mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and about 1 tablespoon cheese