Ingredients

  • 6 medium zucchini
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (1 lb) can diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wash and cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out seeds leaving at least a 1/4 inch thick shell.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat brown the ground beef.
  • Drain off fat and add the onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with juice, wine, tomato paste, salt and herb mix.
  • Simmer uncovered for around 15 minutes-you want the sauce to thicken up.
  • Arrange"boats" in a shallow, oiled baking dish and stuff with meat mixture.
  • Bake at 400 for 25 minutes, top with cheese and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.