Charlie's Beef-and-Zucchini Dish

Ingredients

• 16 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 2.5 cups rice hot cooked
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning dried italian
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded divided reduced-fat
• 3 cups zucchini diced ( 3 small)

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Cook beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned; stir to crumble.
2. Drain well.
3. Wipe pan with paper towel. Coat with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat.
4. Add zucchini and garlic; saut 5 minutes.
5. Add beef, seasoning, and sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add 2/3 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts.
8. Serve over rice.
9. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.