Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Bake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 39 Minutes |
Ready In: 39 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a great recipe for stuffed zucchini. Wonderful as a side dish at home or cut cooked, stuffed zucchini into thirds for potluck entertaining. Ingredients:
4 - 6 medium sized zucchini's, about 32 ounces or so |
1-1/2 pounds ground beef or you can use ground chicken, turkey, pork or a combination of beef, veal and pork |
2-3 cloves garlic, minced |
a dash of cayenne pepper or tobasco sauce |
1 medium onion, diced, 2-1/2 ounces or about 1/2 cup |
1 green bell pepper, diced |
2-3 large fresh mushrooms, diced or 1/2 cup, diced or about 3 ounces |
1/2 tin diced tomatoes, drained on paper towel |
salt and pepper to taste |
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
2. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 of flesh intact.
3. Discard pulp.
4. You can use a teaspoon to scrape out the pulp and seeds, then once most of the pulp has been removed, use the spoon to scrape out any remaining seeds.
5. Place zucchini shells on a greased, foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper.
6. Saute the meat, garlic, cayenne or Tobasco sauce, onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Drain any fat.
8. Add diced tomatoes and gently fold.
9. Fill zucchini with mixture.
10. Cover with foil and bake at 350ยบ 30-35 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
11. Uncover, top with cheese and bake to melt cheese, about 10 - 15 minutes.
12. Makes 6 servings
13. Per Serving: 143 Calories
14. I think I'd probably use another type of cheese next time. The parmesan doesn't melt enough. Cheddar, mozzarella, Tex Mex or even Swiss cheese might be nice. If you're counting calories, low fat or skim milk cheese can also be used. This recipe is great served as a side dish with any meal. It is also nice served with a gravy.
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