Stuffed Zucchini: Mediterranean Ground Beef Recipe - Food55

Ingredients

• 4 large Zucchini (approx. 1 kg / 2.2 lbs), halved lengthwise
• 15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for brushing)
• 3 g / 1/2 tsp Salt (for zucchini)
• Pinch of Black Pepper (for zucchini)
• 500 g / 1 lb Ground Meat (Beef, Lamb, or a combination)
• 100 g / 1/2 cup Uncooked Short Grain Rice (rinsed)
• 50 g / 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
• 30 g / 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 15 g / 2 tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped
• 5 g / 1 tsp Allspice (or Lebanese 7-Spice Blend)
• 3 g / 1/2 tsp Salt (for filling)
• 1 g / 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (for filling)
• 700 g / 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
• 250 ml / 1 cup Vegetable or Beef Broth
• 60 ml / 4 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 30 ml / 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sauce)
• 10 g / 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 5 g / 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 2 g / 1/2 tsp Sugar