CHEESY BEEF AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Cheesy Beef and Tomato Casserole image

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

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g