Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Zucchini
Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:1 hour Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 4
Tender zucchini boats stuffed with all of the flavours of Philly cheesesteaks!
ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup green pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup cheese whiz
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces provolone, deli sliced or shredded
directions
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and hollow them out (using a spoon or melon baller) until the zucchini is about 1/4 inch thick, reserving and chopping the zucchini from the inside.
- Cook the beef and onion in a large skill until the beef is cooked through, before draining off any excess grease.
- Add the green pepper and chopped zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook for a minute.
- Add the cheese whiz and mix before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the beef mixture into the hollowed out zucchini halves and place them on a baking sheet.
- Top with the cheese and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the zucchini is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
Option: Instead of seasoning with salt and pepper, use your favourite steak seasoning.
Option: Add diced mushrooms or your favourite cheesesteak fillings!
Option: Cook the filling and assemble a day ahead, store in the fridge and bake when ready!
Option: Add diced mushrooms or your favourite cheesesteak fillings!
Option: Cook the filling and assemble a day ahead, store in the fridge and bake when ready!