mexican style stuffed zucchini

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Recipe by
Justine Foy
Fraser, MI

I can't quite remember where I stumbled across this recipe, but I LOVE ANYTHING MEXICAN oriented so of course I had to try it. My fiance begs me to make this dish now. Definitely a fave! (Hint: sometimes I double the filling and freeze half - just make sure you drain the meat well first!)

(1 rating)
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican style stuffed zucchini

  • 4 lg
    zucchini (sliced lengthwise, middle scooped out and reserved)
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    chopped bell peppers (any color combo)
  • 1/2 c
    onion, diced
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning
  • 2/3 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 c
    cream cheese
  • 1/4 c
    parsley (if fresh, chop fine)
  • 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1
    green onion - sliced thin

How To Make mexican style stuffed zucchini

  • 1
    Brown beef, peppers, onion, and middle part of zucchini. Leave 'boats' on sprayed sheet pan.
  • 2
    Add taco seasoning and water. Stir and simmer a few minutes until seasoning is equally distributed.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, add beef, cheeses, and parsley. Mix well.
  • 4
    Spoon mixture into each zucchini boat.
  • 5
    Bake 400° for 30 minutes (or until zucchini is done).
  • 6
    Sprinkle mozzarella and green onions over top. Return to oven to melt (about 5 minutes).

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