Zucchini-Beef Italian

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 lb lean ground beef or 12 lb sweet Italian sausage link, removed from casing
• 1 -2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
• 1 cup chopped peeled and seeded tomatoes
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, lightly crushed
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1 dash other hot pepper sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz) (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Saute the onions, garlic, and green pepper in hot olive oil for about 2 minutes.
2. Crumble and stir in ground beef.
3. Cook until beef is browned, then drain.
4. Gently stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Turn into 1 quart casserole, and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

extra virgin olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, lean ground beef, zucchini, tomatoes, oregano, basil, tabasco sauce, salt, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zucchini-beef-italian-88743 (may not work)