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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (277g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 301
Calories from Fat 183		(60%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.4g	31%
	Saturated Fat 8.8g	44%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 71mg		23%
Sodium 330mg		13%
Potassium 712mg		20%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 2.5g	10%
	Sugars 4.9g
Protein 20.8g		41%
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Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole

Recipe #136990 | 1 hour | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: KelBel
Sep 11, 2005

A simple combination of yellow squash, ground beef, and Mexican spices. A great way to use up the bounty of summer squash in the garden.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 tablespoon oil
3 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained or 1 pint fresh tomato, diced and 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese

Directions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in the squash, onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
3
Add the ground beef and tomatoes (and water if fresh tomatoes are used) into the skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4
Turn mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes.

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From: Renee Ferraz

On Aug 27, 2009

Very good! I used hot Italian sausage, doubled the squash, and used rotel in place of the tomatoes. This was my first time using smoked paprika, wow, loved the way it tasted!

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From: Nana K

On Aug 19, 2009

My DH loved this. I used fresh tomatoes and did not add any water. I did not have smoked paprika, so I used regular paprika and added a 1/2 tsp taco seasoning. I served it with Zucchini Salsa and sour cream. Delicious. Thanks for a great recipe that I will make many times

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From: Michelle S.

On Sep 13, 2006

This was fantastic! I had to sub 1 zucchini for yellow squash as they didn't look all that lovely at the market. I doubled the cheese and used diced tomatoes with green chiles already in them. While the flavor was good right away, I think it really improved upon standing. The casserole firmed up and the flavors blended well. The smoked paprika adds SO much to this dish...please be sure not to sub regular paprika, I think you would be missing something if you did. This is a wonderful casserole, low carb only makes it better!

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From: Dragginfly

On Aug 18, 2006

Delicious!! I added a can of diced green chilies for more flavor. Awesome recipe!!!

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