"Aztec" Style Beef Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix barbecue sauce and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
2. 2
   Brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min., stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Add corn and barbecue sauce mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Reserve 5 zucchini slices; set aside.
6. 6
   Arrange half of the remaining zucchini in single layer on bottom and side of 2-qt.
7. 7
   casserole dish.
8. 8
   Layer with half of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese, remaining zucchini and remaining meat mixture.
9. 9
   Top with reserved 5 zucchini slices and remaining cheese.
10. 10
    Cover with foil.
11. 11
    Bake 20 min.
12. 12
    Remove foil.
13. 13
    Bake an additional 5 min.
14. 14
    until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.