Cheesy Beef and Tomato Casserole

Name: Cheesy Beef and Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup uncooked medium-grain white rice; 1 cup water; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups); 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup); 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics tomato basil soup; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

83 Ratings

54 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 20 min
Servings 6

This hearty beef casserole feeds six and can be ready for the oven in less than 30 minutes.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated January 24, 2014

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked medium-grain white rice
1 cup water
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics tomato basil soup
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2

Place rice and water in baking dish; stir to mix. Layer cooked beef, zucchini and tomato over rice. Pour soup over top. Cut 16x12-inch sheet of foil; spray with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil, sprayed side down.
3

Bake 40 minutes. Uncover dish; sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.

Use your garden-harvested zucchini in this hearty entrée. Large zucchini can be used if the slices are cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 410

Calories from Fat: 160

Total Fat: 17g; 27%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 41%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 65mg; 22%

Sodium: 830mg; 34%

Potassium: 380mg; 11%

Total Carbohydrate: 36g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;