Zucchini stuffed with meat, baked in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Stuffed zucchini with meat baked in the oven is easy enough to prepare even for a beginner cook, as step-by-step photos clearly explain the entire process. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare stuffed zucchini with meat in the oven, start with the stuffing. Pass the meat through a meat grinder (you can use any type of meat; in this version, chicken fillet is used), then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2
2. Wash the tomato and make small cuts on top. Pour boiling water over it for a couple of minutes, then cool under running water. This makes it easy to remove the skin. Finely chop the peeled tomatoes and add to the meat mixture.
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Step 3
3. Wash the carrot, dry it, and peel it. Grate finely and add to the meat mixture with tomatoes. Do the same with the onion (if desired, the onion can be passed through a meat grinder together with the meat).
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Step 4
4. Wash the zucchini, dry it, and cut it in half.
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Step 5
5. Carefully remove the center, leaving fairly thick walls. If desired, you can slightly salt the base.
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Step 6
6. Put the resulting mince into the hollowed-out boats and press it down firmly with a spoon.
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Step 7
7. Grate the hard cheese, which can be quite salty, on a medium or fine grater.
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Step 8
8. Sprinkle cheese on top, you can gently press it with damp hands.
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Step 9
9. Lightly brush the top with sour cream (if desired, you can squeeze 1-2 garlic cloves through a press into it) to form an appetizing crust. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. Once the zucchini stuffed with meat are ready, serve them garnished with fresh herbs.