1 lb. lean hamburger (85 or 90% lean)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 medium size yellow squash, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder (1/2 in beef and 1/2 in squash and tomatoes)
2 tablespoons of parsley (fresh chopped or dried).
1/4 cup water
Chopped fresh tomatoes (Between 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 cup, or use 12 to 14 oz. diced canned tomatoes).
Salt and pepper to taste
Italian Seasoning (1/2 tablespoon, divide between beef and squash and tomatoes).
Parmesan cheese
Optional: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sliced mushroom pieces.
– In skillet, brown hamburger, season with salt, pepper, garlic, 1/8 cup parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning (optional: mushrooms pieces).
-In a separate preheated (medium high) skillet, sauté onions in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning.
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
-Add water, squash slices, tomatoes, salt and pepper, cooked coved for 20 minutes and uncovered for additional 10 minutes on medium heat.
-Combine meat with tomatoes and squash. Cook uncovered for additional 10 minutes.
Serve topped with parmesan cheese.