Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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For a change of pace, substitute your favorite barbecue sauce for the marinara.

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Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • Additional marinara or spaghetti sauce

Directions

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells.
  • Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the egg, marinara sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave 3-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160° and zucchini are tender. Serve with additional marinara sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 2 stuffed zucchini halves (calculated without additional sauce) equals 394 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 602 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Beef-Stuffed Zucchini in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008, p6

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Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by becbne

This was really good. Not as leftovers though.


Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by bjsilve0

When the man who does not like cooked zucchini says it is fantastic, that says a LOT.


Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by daabbott

Fantastic! Made a few slight changes by adding some rice and Italian sausage as suggested by others. Very tasty and easy to prepare. Definitely a keeper.


Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by Lisa Friesen

I added 1/4 pound spicy sausage and took out 1/4 pound hamburger. I added 1 tsp of pampered chef italian seasoning. I was apprehensive like one of the other reviewers, but really liked it!


Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by grandma Penny

we really like this recipe and it has become a family favorite that we look forward to often. LOVE IT :)


Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by strayxdogxstrut

I was a little apprehensive about a recipe that used the microwave so much but this turned out great, re-heated beautifully the next day as well.


Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by hartmr

Subbed Italian sausage and increased the amount of spaghetti sauce. Delicious!


Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by Judi720

great dinner! my 12 year old went back for 3rds....very easy and quick dinner & very easy to substitute any herbs you like to use......


Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2011 by 7Candi

This is a great way to get the kids to eat veggies! I substituted turkey for the beef and used cheddar. Quick, I'll make it again.


Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2011 by Curry2011

My daughter and I enjoyed this very much. I added some garlic and used a sausage based sauce which may be why I didn't see it as bland.

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