beef and vegetable cheese casserole

Name: Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 - spray(s) cooking spray; 2 medium tomato(es), sliced; 2 medium zucchini, sliced; 12 ounce(s) raw lean ground beef; 1 large onion(s), finely chopped; 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced; 1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce; 2 cup(s) fat-free cottage cheese; 1 large egg yolk(s); 1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon(s) table salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper, or to taste

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NIKKI SMITH

HEMET, CA

Updated on Apr 22, 2011

This warming casserole can be made ahead, tightly wrapped and frozen until needed. Perfect for hectic holiday times!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 50 Min

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yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - spray(s) cooking spray
2 medium tomato(es), sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
12 ounces raw lean ground beef
1 large onion(s), finely chopped
2 cloves (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup canned tomato sauce
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 large egg yolk(s)
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped
1/8 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

How To Make beef and vegetable cheese casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, saute beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
Step 3

Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
Step 4

Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
Step 5

Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.)
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