Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 lg. onion, chopped; 1 lg. green pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1-1/4 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp. dried parsley; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce, divided; 2 md. tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 4 md. zucchini; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1-1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce, divided
2 md. tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 md. zucchini
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
2
Stir in tomatoes.
3
Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds.
4
Fill with meat mixture; place into two 9x13 baking dishes.
5
Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
6
Bake uncovered at 375F for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
7
Sprinkle with the cheese during the last few minutes of baking.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 lg. onion, chopped, 1 lg. green pepper, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Zucchini

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