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Beef and Zucchini Casserole
Mandarin Orange Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (24-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes
- ½ (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- ¾ lb ground beef (or use ground turkey)
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat potatoes according to package directions; stir in ½ cup cheese.
- Meanwhile, cook beef, zucchini, and onion in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon potato mixture over meat mixture; sprinkle with ½ cup cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ head romaine lettuce
- 1 (11-oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Chop lettuce, and toss with oranges in a large bowl; add desired amount of vinaigrette just before serving.
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