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Stuffed Vegetables with Meatballs in Skillet

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Stuffed Vegetables with Meatballs in Skillet is a hearty, one-pan dish combining tender vegetables filled with seasoned meatballs, all simmered in a savory tomato sauce for a wholesome and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 bell peppers, tops cut and seeded
  • 2 zucchinis, halved and hollowed
  • 2 tomatoes, tops cut and insides scooped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Stuff the meat mixture into the hollowed bell peppers, zucchinis, and tomatoes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place the stuffed vegetables into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to brown the bottoms slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, water or broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce over the stuffed vegetables in the skillet.
  7. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and meat is cooked through.
  8. Serve warm with a spoonful of sauce over each vegetable.

Notes

  • You can prepare the meat filling and stuff the vegetables ahead of time for quicker cooking.
  • Substitute quinoa or rice for breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Add chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy version.

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