California Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: California Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: huge zucchini, cut in half lengthwise; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 1/4 lb. sliced mushrooms (optional); 1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. sliced pimento (optional); 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/8 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

huge zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced pimento (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper

1
Saute onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic in butter.
2
Scoop out zucchini.
3
Saute this scooped portion with the onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic.
4
Add ground beef; brown.
5
Add tomato sauce, pimento, 1/2 cup cheese, salt, oregano and pepper.
6
Fill each zucchini half with mixture.
7
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 to 375u00b0 for about 30 minutes.
9
Absolutely delicious!!!!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: huge zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 c. chopped celery, 1/4 lb. sliced mushrooms (optional), and more.

Yes, California Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

California Stuffed Zucchini

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