Zippy Beef Bake

Submitted by Chris from Kansas

"My family really likes this casserole dish. It is from Taste of Home and is credited to Gay Kelley of Tuscon."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 lb 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 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided (4 oz)

directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink.
2. Add butter, zucchini, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
3. Drain.
4. Stir in chili powder, salt and garlic powder.
5. Add rice, chilies, sour cream and half of the cheese.
6. Transfer to a greased 2-qt.
7. baking dish; top with reamining cheese.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[000xxxYYY]

Love this recipe. I use jalapeno Montery Jack to add even more zip to the zippy.

 

[Jacki W.]

Great recipe...tried it a couple of weeks ago and now my hubby wants it every week!

 

[Barb W.]

Delicious! I made it exactly according to the recipe. I can't wait to take the leftovers in my lunchbox - unless my family gets to them first. Will definitely make again. Thanks to you and Gay Kelley!

 

[Marla Swoffer]

Definitely a keeper! Delicious flavor combination and so easy to make with leftover rice. I only had one zucchini but I don't love that veggie, so it was just the right amount. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly (well, maybe a sprinkle more cheese and I sped it up by baking it at 400). Next time I'll make it even healthier by using ground turkey and light sour cream.