Ingredients:
2 large zucchini
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning
1 1/4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 large tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup of chopped green peppers (optional) or 1/4 cup mushrooms (optional)
Directions:
Take zucchini and make boats out of them (slice the top off and scoop out the seeds and discard) Place in a casserole dish.
Bring beef broth to a boil, add rice and cook as directed; set aside.
Brown hamburger with onions (and peppers& mushrooms if you want); drain.
Add taco seasoning with water as directed and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add rice and simmer for 3 minutes.
Mix ricotta cheese with Parmesan and 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
Spoon cheese mixture in bottom of boats.
Spoon rice and beef mixture into boats until filled.
Put sliced tomatoes over the tops of the boats.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour, or until zucchini is soft when pricked with a fork.
Sprinkle tops with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese melts.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 120 min.