Ingredients
2 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)3/4 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 tablespoons ketchupSalt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Trim the ends off zucchini. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Finely chop pulp.
In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into the zucchini shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° until zucchini is tender, 25-30 minutes.
