Zippy Beef Bake Recipe

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"With its south-of-the-border flavor, this filling meal-in-one is a family favorite," related Gay Kelley of Tucson, Arizona. "In fact, we like it so much we have it about once a week!"

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Zippy Beef Bake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, zucchini, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain. Stir in the chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add the rice, chilies, sour cream and half of the cheese.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 462 calories, 27 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 944 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein.

Originally published as Zippy Beef Bake in Quick Cooking July/August 1998, p43