Stuffed Zucchini
(from teacherrap’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home (from RecipeThing user saymyname)
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Ground Beef, Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/4 cups soft breadcrumbs
- 1 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
- 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 4-5 medium zucchini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
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Stir in tomatoes.
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Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.
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Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13×9 inch baking dishes.
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Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
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Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
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Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.