Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 14 lb ground beef; 2 large zucchini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup chopped purple onion; 1 tablespoon roasted garlic; ⅔ cup white rice; 1 cup beef broth; ½ cup monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup chopped red pepper; ¼ cup chopped jalapeno; ¼ cup chopped celery; ¼ cup black beans; ¼ cup chopped scallion; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 5 drops of your favorite hot sauce

Servings: persons

14 lb ground beef
2 large zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped purple onion
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
⅔ cup white rice
1 cup beef broth
½ cup monterey jack cheese
¼ cup chopped red pepper
¼ cup chopped jalapeno
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup black beans
¼ cup chopped scallion
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
5 drops of your favorite hot sauce

1
Cut zucchini in half and scoop out the center.
2
Fry split side down in a small amount of olive oil for a few minutes until the zucchini starts to brown.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Brown the meat in a large frying pan.
5
Remove extra oil from the pan.
6
Add roasted garlic and red onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes).
7
Add the spices and red pepper, jalepeno, celery,black beans and scallions.
8
Let simmer for a few minutes.
9
Add rice, allow to cook for a minute.
10
Add broth.
11
Let the whole thing simmer for 15 minutes.
12
When the rice is cooked, fill the zucchini.
13
Top with cheese and bake for 10 minutes at 300 degrees.

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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: 14 lb ground beef, 2 large zucchini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup chopped purple onion, 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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