Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 small green pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon basil 2 celery stalks -- fine chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 onion chopped 1/2 pound ground beef 2 pounds zucchini cut 1/4 inch thick 2 med potatoes thin sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Recipe Info Category: Stews Rating: 4 Contributor: Kara C.

Saute ground beef and then add all ingredients along with 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover pot and cook 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender. do not over cook. Note: you may substitute 3/4 cup canned tomatoes for the tomato paste if desired. Serve with crusty Italian bread.