1 c. grated cheese
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. Minute rice
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. oregano
2 c. cottage cheese
1 can mushroom soup
pepper to taste

Slice zucchini 1/4-inch thick. Fry beef and onion; drain. Add garlic, salt, pepper and uncooked rice. Line casserole with 1/2 the beef and 1/2 the zucchini. Mix together the soup and cottage cheese. Put 1/2 over beef and zucchini. Layer the rest of beef and zucchini; top with remaining soup mix. Top with grated cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.