Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups

Name: Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini or yellow squash, about 12 inches long; 2 tsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil (or more, depending on your pan); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 2 T finely minced fresh garlic; 1 lb. ground beef; 12 oz. ground turkey, turkey Italian sausage, or pork Italian sausage (see notes); 1-2 tsp. Spike seasoning (optional but recommended); 2 C flavorful tomato-basil pasta sauce (with low sugar); 2 cups mozzarella or other mild white cheese (see notes)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

This recipe uses giant zucchini slices hollowed out to make cups filled with a meat, tomato, and mozzarella mixture. And this is a perfect idea for using zucchini in late summer when giant zucchini can show up overnight!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:24:39 GMT