Stuffed Zucchini with Savory Ground Beef

Preparation of Zucchini Boil a pot of water and add the whole zucchinis. Let them simmer for 5 minutes until just tender. Carefully remove the zucchinis from the water and let them cool.

Cooking Ground Beef In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, then add tomato paste and paprika. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and flavored.

Stuffing the Zucchini Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the cooled zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to form boat-like shapes. Fill the zucchini boats with the cooked ground beef mixture, patting it down gently.

Baking Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until the zucchinis are tender and the filling is heated through.