Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 1 small zucchini, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 cup rice; ½ teaspoon salt; 34 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup toasted breadcrumb

Servings: persons

2 large zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup rice
½ teaspoon salt
34 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
½ cup half-and-half
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup toasted breadcrumb

1
Cut the large zucchini into halves; scoop out center seeds and discard.
2
Place in large casserole dish and cover with salted water and saran wrap.
3
Cook in microwave for approximately 20 minutes or until fork tender.
4
During this process, cook the rice.
5
Melt butter in a large saucepan; saute onion, carrots, zucchini, and garlic.
6
Remove to bowl and keep warm.
7
Fry the chuck in same saucepan; rinse and drain.
8
Return to pan.
9
Mix in the rice, vegetable mixture, velveeta cheese, mushroom soup, and half and half into the beef.
10
If more half and half is needed, add to make a gooey mixture.
11
Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
12
Drain zucchini halves and pat dry with a paper towel.
13
Salt the cavity.
14
Spray casserole with cooking spray that held cooking zucchini.
15
Lay zucchini into the casserole dish; spoon mixture into zucchini boats; if you have leftover mix, dump on top.
16
Put bread crumbs on top.
17
Bake 400 degrees until golden brown.

15836

kcal

Calories

1278

Fat

101

Carbs

972

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large zucchini, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 large carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Beef-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.

Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Zucchini

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