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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 (3.5 fluid ounce) wine glass red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1
First, preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To prepare the baking dish, line it with a sheet of aluminum foil to make cleanup easier.
2
Next, fill a large container with ice and cold water. This step is crucial in helping to cool down the zucchini quickly.
3
Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove the inner flesh. Set aside about 3/4 of this flesh for later use.
4
In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil and add the zucchini halves. Cook for 4 minutes, then transfer them to a colander to drain excess water.
5
Immediately submerge the zucchini in ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
6
In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
7
Add some fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, along with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
8
Quickly add the reserved chopped zucchini flesh, along with some diced onion and carrot. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
9
Pour in some red wine and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add some beef stock and cook for another 3 minutes. Let the mixture simmer until it reduces, which should take around 10 more minutes.
11
Place each zucchini half into the prepared baking dish. Divide the beef mixture evenly among them, then sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese.
12
Finally, bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and bubbly. This should take around 30 minutes.