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Beef-Stuffed Zucchini

Beef-Stuffed Zucchini
Beef-Stuffed Zucchini might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 509 calories, 33g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up onion, spaghetti sauce, zucchini, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells.
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2
Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
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3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
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4
Remove from the heat; stir in the marinara sauce, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese.
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5
Spoon about 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes.
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6
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave 3-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160° and zucchini are tender.
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7
Serve with additional marinara sauce.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score21
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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