Mom’s Recipe for Stuffed Zucchini is a flavorful dish that brings warmth to the table. This classic recipe combines tender zucchini filled with a savory mix of ground beef and pork, rice, and spices, all cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for any season, it’s easy to prepare and always satisfying. Let’s dive into this simple, delicious meal straight from mom’s kitchen!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lbs young zucchinis (about 5 medium)
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup rice (partially cooked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 cups broth or strained tomato juice (or water)
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Chop onions and sauté them in a pan until soft. Add ground beef and pork and cook until browned.
- Add partially cooked rice, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the beaten egg.
- Stuff the zucchinis with this mixture.
- Lightly sauté the stuffed zucchinis on all sides in the same pan.
- In the same pan, prepare a roux by frying 2 tablespoons of flour until golden.
- Slowly add broth or strained tomato juice, stirring to make a sauce. Pour this sauce over the zucchinis.
- Add extra broth, tomato juice, or water as needed so the zucchinis are partially covered.
- Simmer gently over low heat until zucchinis are tender and cooked through.
- If cooked in water, serve with sour cream. If cooked in tomato juice, garnish with chopped fresh dill.
