Stuffed Zucchini

(from teacherrap’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home (from RecipeThing user saymyname)

Serves 8 people

Categories: 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

  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 center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.

  4. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13×9 inch baking dishes.

  5. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.

  6. Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.

  7. Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.

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