Name: Zucchini Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup uncooked instant rice; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Zucchini Beef Skillet

15 min4 servings

This is a speedy summer recipe that uses up those abundant garden goodies: Zucchini, tomatoes and green peppers. —Becky Calder, Kingston, Missouri

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

2 teaspoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup water

1 cup uncooked instant rice

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1 In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and pepper over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain.

2 Stir in seasonings, vegetables, water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand until cheese is melted.