HEARTY PILAF CASSEROLE

By JanV

An unusual casserole that is equally delicious when made with ground turkey or ground beef.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey or beef
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• Dash bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet cook ground beef or turkey, uncooked bulgur wheat, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is browned and onion & pepper are tender. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, Worcestershire, salt, oregano, sugar and pepper sauce. Turn into a 2-quart casserole. Bake covered at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Sprinkle cheese atop and return to oven just long enough to melt the cheese.