Zippy Beef Bake

Name: Zippy Beef Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
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 shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

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

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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 each: 462 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 944mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

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

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LKimK77

Dec 1, 2014

Love this recipe !! I use yellow, green, and mexican squash in this. Love it with a wild rice mix also, if you want more spice use hot chilis & papper jack cheese. The left overs re-heat wonderful.
bell5429

Mar 14, 2014

I like this dish a lot. Any thing with green chillis in it is for me.
sgronholz

Aug 14, 2013

My husband and I really enjoyed this casserole. I'll definitely be making it again and will be sharing the recipe with my zucchini-loving friends!
alicecooper

Aug 3, 2013

Tasty, the zucchini and mushrooms offer an unexpected flavor.
jrshimek

Jul 27, 2012

This is a favorite recipe. I go back to it regularly and there's never any leftovers!
acooley1

Feb 6, 2012

Made this last night for supper and hubby really loved it. I liked the texture better before I put it in the oven to bake- the sour cream was all sucked up by the rice by the time it came out and the creamy texture wasn't there. However, I have to say we both liked it and hubby has already said, "I hope you'll make this again cause I really liked it."
villanova

Mar 1, 2010

Very good, but a little bland. I might add some more spice to it next time.
b11b11

Sep 1, 2009

Love this receipe my husband wants me to double for this weekend, great taste, yummy with zucchini from out garden.
sarahrocks66

Aug 25, 2009

I made this recipe with yellow squash rather than zucchini. I also omitted the chilis and used a slightly spicy Jambalaya Rice Mix for the rice. I used plain cheddar cheese as well. I also used ground turkey. This dish seems very versitile as I substituted a lot of the ingrdients to fit my pantry.
sarahrocks66

Aug 25, 2009

Does anyone know if the zucchini could be substituted with yellow squash?