ZUCCHINI AND BEEF SKILLET DINNER

This recipe is from an early 1970’s cookbook.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 cup chopped onion

¾ cup water

16 ounce can tomatoes, cut up but save the liquid

1 ounce package spaghetti sauce mix

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup uncooked instant rice

4 cups zucchini, cut into 1 inch strips

DIRECTIONS

In large skillet, cook ground meat and onion until meat is browned and onions are tender.

Stir in water, tomatoes, liquid from tomatoes, spaghetti sauce mix, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Then stir in rice and zucchini. Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium.

Simmer, stirring occasionally until the zucchini is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 6 servings