Zucchini is a summer squash and one flexible fruit that can go in a wide variety of recipes.
You will never go wrong with this fruit because you are getting both its delicious and nutritious parts.
According to webmd.com, zucchini has a lot of health benefits:
“Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and a low calorie count. Fiber plays an important role in digestion and may limit the likelihood of suffering from a variety of GI issues.”
A mouth-watering fruit and meat mix.
Talking about zucchini’s versatility as a fruit, it can tag along with other food like red meat. Beef is a good example of red meat, not only because it’s delicious but also because it’s packed with a lot of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial to the body.
Now, imagine zucchini fusing with beef? Can you think of a recipe that will turn these two into a perfect match? Worry not because the YouTube channel Scrumdiddlyumptious has the answer for us.
“Zucchini Roll Filled With Ground Beef & Cheddar Cheese”
As tasty as its name could get, the actual recipe sure can live up to your expectation and will not disappoint. If you are looking for something that will stuff your stomach good then this recipe might be a click for you.
The ingredients are also not too hard to find, check them all out below:
- 2 pieces of zucchinis
- 8 pieces of eggs
- salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 lbs of ground beef
- 1 piece of onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp of rosemary
- 2 tbsp of tomato paste
- 2 tbsp of ketchup
Just follow the instructions below to see how it’s done.
Step Number One: Slice the zucchinis and sprinkle some salt on them. Then set them aside for 10 minutes so they extract some of their water and soften. After that, put parchment paper on a baking sheet then lay down the zucchini slices.
Step Number Two: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grab a bowl, crack all the eggs in, and season it with salt, pepper, and (grated) nutmeg. Beat it until it becomes thick and creamy. Pour the egg mixture evenly on top of the zucchini slices.
Step Number Three: Put it inside your preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes. Once the time is up, take it out and let it cool down.
Step Number Four: While waiting, cook the ground beef in olive oil and add onion, garlic, tomato paste, and ketchup. Season it more by adding rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for around 10 minutes over low heat, stir it regularly until it becomes brown.
Step Number Five: Grate some cheddar cheese and sprinkle it all over the cooked egg and zucchini mixture. Then add the ground beef, spread evenly. Roll it carefully using the parchment paper then bake it under 350° Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
Step Number Six: Enjoy the zucchini roll by slicing it so you get to enjoy the juicy and cheesy filling inside.
You may enjoy this “Zucchini Roll” any time of the day and make sure to share it with your family or friends. You may also check the complete recipe from their website.
Watch the video of this recipe below, they’ve also included a bonus zucchini recipe in it!
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