1 lb. ground chuck
2 med. onions, chopped
16 oz. can tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 green pepper, chopped
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
4 med. zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 - 3 c. cooked rice (optional)

Saute meat until brown; drain off fat. Add onions and saute few more minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and green pepper; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Blend in grated cheese; stir in salt, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, brown sugar and zucchini. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Put mixture in baking dish and sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until top is brown and crusty. Can serve alone or serve over cooked rice.