Kabak Musakka (Zucchini Musakka)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs. zucchini, cut in 1 1/2 inch rounds or cubes
• 1 tsp. dill weed
• 5 Tbls. butter or margarine
• moistened parchment paper to cover
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1/4 lbs. ground meat
• 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 Tbls. tomato paste
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. mint

Directions

Melt the butter or margarine in a heavy pan, over medium heat and saute the onions for about 5 minutes.
Add the ground meat and brown. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add the cubed zucchini and mix gently. Lower the heat and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes more or until zucchini changes color.
Add the water or broth, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. mint and stir. Cover mixture with the moistened parchment paper, cover pan and simmer for about 45 minutes, until zucchini is cooked. Sprinkle with dill weed before serving.