Beef stuffed Zucchini

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295.0

Total Fat: 12.8 g
Cholesterol: 79.7 mg
Sodium: 615.4 mg
Total Carbs: 26.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
Protein: 21.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Beef stuffed Zucchini calories by ingredient

Introduction

Great way to eat those veggies! Great way to eat those veggies!

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Zucchini, 1 large

93% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb

Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain,1/2 cup

Onions, raw, 1/2 small

Garlic, 1 clove minced

Romano Cheese, 2 oz grated

Basil, 3 large leaves crushed

Egg, fresh, 1 large

Salt, 1/2 tsp

Pepper, black, 1/2 tsp

Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp

Sauce:

Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz. can

Onions, raw, 1 medium chopped

Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

Oregano, ground, 1/4 tsp

Basil, .1 tsp

Granulated Sugar, 1 tsp

Garlic powder, 1/4 tsp

Parmesan Cheese, shredded, 2 tbsp

Directions

Cut the ends off the zucchini and cut into 3 pieces. Put them into lightly salted boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Cut each piece in half and scoop out seeds and set in a greased baking pan that will hold the pieces flat on the bottom.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Place the bread crumbs , cheese, basil, egg, pepper and salt in a bowl. Mix well and combine with onion and ground beef. Mix well and shape into 6 pieces that will fit inside of zucchini. Bake for 25 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
Meanwhile, heat another 2 tbsp. oil in a skillet and add garlic and onion. Cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes adn all the spices. Cook for 30 minutes.
When done, pour sauce over the stuffed zucchini and bake another 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MCOLEEN.