Easy Stuffed Zucchini With Ground Beef And Rice
A delicious and wholesome stuffed zucchini recipe combining ground beef, rice, and flavorful seasonings, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 to 4 medium to large zucchinis (halved and scooped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic - minced (approximately 3 teaspoons)
- 1.5 cups zucchini flesh (scooped out)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving a border.
- Cook ground beef with Worcestershire sauce until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and peppers in olive oil, add garlic and zucchini flesh, cook until tender.
- Mix beef with rice, tomato sauce, seasonings, and Parmesan. Stuff zucchini halves with filling.
- Top with mozzarella and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.