This one-dishbeef casserolewill become one of your new favorite dishes.

cans petite diced tomatoes, drained

1 (6-oz.)

can tomato paste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.

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Bring 3 cups water and 1 tsp.

salt to a boil in a 2-qt.

saucepan over medium-high heat.

Remove from heat, and stir in steak seasoning and 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.

Spread cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

Saute onion and zucchini in hot oil in skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Stir in beef, tomatoes, and tomato paste; simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes.

Pour beef mixture over cornmeal crust.

Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Sprinkle casserole with parsley just before serving.