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Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
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1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
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1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and ground white pepper to taste
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4 medium zucchini
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
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Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Slice zucchini lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add zucchini to beef mixture; cover and cook until zucchni is firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese; cover and cook until melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cook’s Note
It seems like a lot of onions; however, as I said previously, my wife loves this, and she hates onions. The onions meld well with the other ingredients and are not a prominent taste in the dish. I wouldn't make it without them!
We like this dish with olives and mushrooms, but sometimes we omit them if we don't have them on hand.
You can use your favorite cheese instead of Cheddar. We love cheese, so we usually double the amount called for in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
589 | Calories |
38g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
42g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 589 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 38g | 48% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 90% |
Cholesterol 133mg | 44% |
Sodium 1308mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
Total Sugars 13g | |
Protein 42g | 84% |
Vitamin C 48mg | 53% |
Calcium 529mg | 41% |
Iron 6mg | 32% |
Potassium 1215mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.