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Zucchini stuffed with ground beef

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The Gourmandize Team

Zucchini stuffed with ground beef. Discover our recipe.

Rate this recipe 3.9/5 (26 Votes)

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini
  • 10 oz ground beef
  • 2 small onions
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil

Details

Servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

Wash zucchini and cut in lengthwise, then scoop out inside gently with a knife or spoon, reserve.

Add salt to the inside of the zucchini and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the onions, scooped zucchini flesh, put in a pan with olive oil.

Next add chopped tomatoes, garlic, parsley, turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper and simmer about 10 min.

Step 3

Mix ground meat with spices (cumin, paprika, salt, pepper) and add the tomato paste leave to simmer for 10min.

Step 4

Mash everything with a potato masher, add egg, mix well and leave the mixture in the pan another 5min. In an ovenproof dish, put a dash of olive oil, sliced ​​tomatoes, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper then fill zucchini with mixture.

Step 5

Place in a preheated oven at 400 ° F for 20 min (you can sprinkle with grated cheese). Cook until top is brown.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!

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