Savory Stuffed Squash With Beef And Mushrooms Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful dinner option featuring tender squash stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato-mushroom sauce. Perfect for those seeking a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

• 200 g Sambar Onion Peeled (Sambar Kanda)
• 100 g Celery
• 50 g The Select Aisle Bread Crumbs
• 100 g D'Lecta Parmesan Extra Hard Cheese Block
• 250 g Zucchini Green
• 1 kg Tata Salt (Vacuum Evaporated Iodised)
• 1 pack (100 g) Tata Sampann Pure Black Pepper Powder
• 200 g Hommade Tomato Puree

Instructions

1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 medium zucchini and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly tender. Remove and let cool.
2. 2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
3. 3. Slice the cooled zucchini lengthwise and carefully scoop out the middle, leaving a sturdy shell. Reserve the scooped-out zucchini flesh.
4. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, the reserved zucchini flesh, 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix well.
5. 5. Fill the hollowed zucchini shells with the beef mixture, pressing it down gently to pack it in.
6. 6. Spoon 8 oz of tomato puree evenly over the stuffed zucchini.
7. 7. Sprinkle an additional 2 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese over the top of each stuffed zucchini.
8. 8. Place the stuffed zucchini on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is heated through.
9. 9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your savory stuffed zucchini!