Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, lean
• 1 cup basil, fresh
• 3 garlic cloves
• 7 oz mushrooms
• 6 zucchini, small
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F. 
2. Slice zucchini in half, and carve them out with a spoon. Chop the zucchini 'meat' and set it aside. Line zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or arrange in a baking dish.
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook garlic for about 1 minute, then add zucchini meat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook for an additional minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain as much liquid as possible. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce with 1/2 cup chopped basil. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon sauce per boat. Stuff with meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and starts to be crispy. Remove from the oven and top with remaining basil. Serve immediately.