Mexican Squash And Ground Beef Casserole

Name: Mexican Squash And Ground Beef Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon oil; 3 medium yellow squash, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (OR 1 pint fresh tomato, diced and 1/2 cup water); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper; 1 cup cheddar cheese

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon oil
3 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (OR 1 pint fresh tomato, diced and 1/2 cup water)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese

Directions

1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
2

Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in the squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender.
3

Add the ground beef and tomatoes (and water if fresh tomatoes are used) into the skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4

Turn mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes.