HAMBURGER ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

1 lb hamburger

1 medium onion
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 small zucchini, chopped
salt and pepper (as desired)
garlic or chili powder (optional)
1/2 stick butter
4 to 5 slices day old bread, crumbled

Brown hamburger and onion; drain. Add tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, and garlic or chili powder if using; mix together well. Stir in the zucchini. Cook on low for about a half hour or until the liquid is absorbed.

Pour the mixture into a buttered casserole dish. Mix the bread crumbs with the butter and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Brown under the broiler for about 6 minutes or until golden brown but be careful not to burn.

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