Meatless Zucchini Casserole Food

ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until meat is well cooked.
• Add jarred salsa and cumin. Cover and simmer in low heat for another 10 minutes until flavors blend.
• Add the zucchini chunks. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but not too soft.
• NOTE: this is a versatile casserole with 6 basic ingredients for a budget or low calorie dish, but every person can add some other ingredients to their own taste like: ground turkey, ground or shredded chicken instead of the ground beef, corn or cheese. Also can be serve it with rice, spaghetti or any other pasta, in tacos or burritos, etc. Hope you enjoy it in any way you make it.
• I want to thank all of you for trying my recipe and for posting these good reviews and suggestions.

MEATLESS ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
• Combine tomato sauce, chili powder, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add zucchini, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tortilla strips, 3/4 cup Mexican cheese, corn, and green chiles. Toss lightly to combine, then spoon into the prepared baking dish. Spread tomato mixture over top and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.
• Spread sour cream over top and sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI STEW - VEGETARIAN

Steps:

• Partially peel the zucchini, leaving some peel, like stripes. Cut zucchini into 1/2" chunks.
• Saute onion, garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes in oil until onion is translucent.
• Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook about 1 hour or until the potatoes are done.

HELEN'S ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Add zucchini, onion, tomato & garlic.
• Cover & cook until desired tenderness, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Stir in tomato sauce & seasonings.
• In a 13x9-inch baking dish, place a layer of the zucchini mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
• Continue layers until pan is full, ending with the remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered, in a 350°F oven, for 25 minutes.
• Top with shredded parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired.