Zippy Beef Bake Recipe

By á-8623

“With its south-of-the-border flavor, this filling meal-in-one is a family favorite,”related Gay Kelley of Tucson, Arizona.“In fact, we like it so much we have it about once a week!”

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound sliced 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 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, zucchini, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain. Stir in the chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add the rice, chilies, sour cream and half of the cheese. • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 462 calories, 27 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 944 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein.