Name: Cheesy Tex-Mex Beef, Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Bake with Yogurt
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots; ¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese; 3 cloves garlic; 1.02 kg lean ground beef; ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tomatoes; 3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce; 3 yellow bell peppers; 1 ½ medium yellow onions; 6 medium zucchini squash; black pepper; chili powder; crushed red pepper; cumin, ground; extra virgin olive oil; salt

Cheesy Tex-Mex Beef, Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Bake with YogurtCheesy Tex-Mex Beef, Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Bake with Yogurt — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 16 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 medium carrots

¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese

3 cloves garlic

1.02 kg lean ground beef

⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt

3 tomatoes

3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce

3 yellow bell peppers

1 ½ medium yellow onions

6 medium zucchini squash

black pepper

chili powder

crushed red pepper

cumin, ground

extra virgin olive oil

salt

Instructions

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Trim zucchini and carrots; use a julienne (or regular) peeler to make noodles. Place both in a large bowl.

Trim, seed, and medium dice bell peppers; add to the bowl with the veggie noodles and set aside.

Peel, halve, and small dice onions; peel and mince garlic.

Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat.

Once the pot is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom; add onion, garlic, beef, and spices. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 5-6 minutes.

Meanwhile, grate cheddar and set aside.

Preheat oven to broil on high and position rack under the broiler.

When the beef is done, add veggie noodles, bell pepper, and water to the pot; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and veggies are tender, 4-5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, medium dice tomatoes.

When the veggies are tender, add tomato and tomato sauce to the pot; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, transfer beef and veggie mixture to a large baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is melted and golden, 3-4 minutes.

To serve, divide bake between plates or bowls and top with a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!

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