Zucchini stuffed with minced meat and Worcestershire sauce
3 servings
30 minutes
Zucchini stuffed with minced meat and Worcestershire sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of baked vegetables with the rich flavor of spicy minced meat. The Worcestershire sauce adds a deep aromatic note to the filling, making this dish truly special. Historically, stuffed vegetables appear in various cuisines as a way to harmoniously combine meat and vegetables in one dish. Baked zucchini boats not only delight the taste but also attract with their elegant appearance, becoming a decoration for any table. The cheesy crust adds extra texture while mushrooms provide pleasant juiciness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, impressing with its simplicity and sophistication.
1
Mix minced meat, egg, finely chopped mushrooms, grated cheese, black pepper, spices, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. It's better not to salt the minced meat — the sauce and cheese will do their job.
- Minced meat: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Champignons: 6 pieces
- Hard cheese: 30 g
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Ground dried garlic: pinch
- Ground chili pepper: pinch
2
Cut off the base of the zucchini and carefully slice the vegetable in half. Gently scoop out the center of the zucchini with a spoon to create a cavity for the filling.
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
3
Evenly distribute the filling in the zucchini 'boats' and place them in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. The simplest readiness test is to check the zucchini with a toothpick.
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
- Minced meat: 400 g