Zucchini Boats Recipe

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After working hard all our lives and raising a family, we're now enjoying a simpler life. That back-to-the-basics approach includes down-home foods like this. - Mrs. C. Thon, Altin, British Columbia

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Zucchini Boats Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup large fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Trim the ends of zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Finely chop pulp.
  • In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into the zucchini shells. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Yield: 4 servings.

    When scooping out the pulp for Zucchini Boats, a teaspoon is just the right size. Use your food processor or blender to finely chop the pulp quickly.

Originally published as Zucchini Boats in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p162

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Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by courtneynowotny

Love it! I added some Italian bread crumbs.


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by Cathy_E

I love zucchini and was certain I would love this recipe. My husband on the other hand was a bit skeptical. Much to my surprise he loved them and asked me to make them again. They're healthy, easy to make and delicious! What more could you ask for!


Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by nesmithx5

My family and i loved it!!!!


Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by 805ness

I love this recipe. And it's great with fresh zucchini from the garden.


Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by SpunkeyKY

It was a big hit! My picky 5 yr old even ask if we could have it again the next night. It's a keeper!


Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2009 by mcarthurangela

Sounds good... I think I'll try this with Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese.

 
 
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