Stuffed Peppers and Stuffed Zucchini

I have always loved stuffed peppers, but stuffed zucchini is fabulous using the same stuffing!

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
• 3 large green peppers, cut in half, cleaned out
• 2 or more large Zucchini, scoop out the insides carefully, and save cut up
• 2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 Vidalia onion, minced
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• A few basil leaves chopped
• 1 box Spanish Rice a Roni, using the directions on the box
• Seasonings; 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried or fresh basil and salt if needed, a Tbls of sugar

Steps:

1. Using a large skillet, scramble up the ground beef. Add onions, celery and garlic. Stir well.

2. Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes and a can of water.

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3. Add spices and the box of rice a roni.
4. According to the directions, add 2 cups of water and 2 Tbsp. butter. Stir everything very well together!

5. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Then let it stand until it thickens.
6. Using a tablespoon, fill each pepper and zucchini full to over full.

7. 7. Bake in oven at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes.
8. When it comes out of the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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