Beef Zucchini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 small zucchini
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour

Preparation

Cook zucchini whole until tender-crisp.
Drain and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Saute onions in shortening.
Add ground meat and brown lightly.
Drain.
Add crumbs, salt, pepper and oregano. Melt butter in pan; add flour.
Add milk; stir.
Cook until thickened.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Place 1/2 of zucchini in 2-quart casserole, then 1/2 of beef, then cheese sauce.
Repeat layers.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.