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Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 4 medium zucchini; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marjorie Roberts

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a favorite. —Marjorie Roberts, West Chazy, New York

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Stuffed Zucchini

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 medium zucchini
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

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In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients and 1 can of the tomato sauce; mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.