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Friday, January 30, 2015

MAIN DISH: MEXICAN SQUASH AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE(click here to print)

✿Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole ✿....A simple combination of yellow squash, ground beef, and Mexican spices. A great way to use up the bounty of summer squash in the garden.
Nutrition Info
Servings Per Recipe: 6
AMOUNT PER SERVING...
Calories 296.5 Calories from Fat 184 62%Total Fat 20.5 g 31%Saturated Fat 8.8 g 44%Cholesterol 71.2 mg 23%Sodium 186.9 mg 7%Total Carbohydrate 7.8 g 2%Dietary Fiber 2.3 g 9%Sugars 4.9 g 19%Protein 20.9 g 41%

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
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in the squash, onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
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.
Turn mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes.

✿✻submitted by Nonnie N. Bruce Sandifer Sr.

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