3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb ground beef
3 can tomato sauce(8oz)
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp ground oregano
1 grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion,thinly sliced
1 cup dry red wine
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground marjoram
1/8 tsp dried sweet basil leaves
2 lb zucchini
Directions
Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook and stir beef and onion in hot oil until
beef is light brown; drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients
except zucchini and cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and
simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350'. Trim ends from zucchini; cut zucchini lengthwise in
half. Place cut sides up in greased baking dish, 15x9x2 inches. Pour
on tomato sauce. Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Serve with cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Beef; Casserole; Dutch Oven; Main Dish; Meat
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