Zucchini Skillet

1 lb. ground beef
2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tomatoes peeled and diced or 1 - 8 oz. can tomato sauce (I use fresh or canned diced tomatoes)
1 - 8 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Brown meat in skillet, drain off excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Mix, simmer over low heat till bubbly (20-25 minutes). Sprinkle cheese just before serving. Serve over rice. Serves 4-6. I've also added chopped carrots to this as well. This is a great meal to make in summer when you have fresh produce from the garden!