3cupssliced and quartered zucchini( this was 2 medium zucchini for me )
Instructions
Add olive oil and sliced carrots to a large pot and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add ground beef, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and mix. Cook until meat is browned.
Add the tomato paste to the pan and mix.
Add the crushed tomatoes, strained tomatoes, and water, and then lower the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Then add the zucchini, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp basil and cook for 15 minutes more, until the carrots and zucchini are tender.
Notes
Note: you can use 1/2 of a diced onion instead of onion powder and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic instead of garlic powder if you choose.