Zucchini Boats

A family recipe from Sue Hove.

Getting ready: 20 min · Cooking: 40 min · Feeds: 4

Ingredients

• 2 med. zucchini
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup ea. chopped sweet red peppers and green peppers
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 T. ketchup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Trim ends off zucchini and cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Finely chop pulp.
2. In frying pan cook beef, pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers till meat is done. Drain and remove from heat.
3. Add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into zucchini boats.
4. Place in greased 9x13 baking dish.
5. Sprinkle on remaining cheese. Bake uncovered in 350 oven 25-30 min. or till zucchini is tender.