Beef Stuffed Zucchini

By á-153

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb uncooked lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp dried parsely
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 16 oz can tomato sauce, divided
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 5 medium zucchini
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F.

In large bowl combine first 11 ingredients and 8 oz tomato sauce; mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13 x 9" baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese the last 4 minutes of baking.