Zucchini-Beef Italian

I don't know where I got this recipe, but it has been a quick and tasty dinner dish for years.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef or 1⁄2 lb sweet Italian sausage link, removed from casing
• 1 -2  cup  thinly sliced zucchini
• 1  cup  chopped peeled and seeded tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed
• 1  teaspoon dried basil, lightly crushed
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce or 1  dash  other  hot pepper sauce
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz) (optional)
• 2 -3  tablespoons  freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Saute the onions, garlic, and green pepper in hot olive oil for about 2 minutes.
2. Crumble and stir in ground beef.
3. Cook until beef is browned, then drain.
4. Gently stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Turn into 1 quart casserole, and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.