ZUCCHINI BOATS

ZUCCHINI BOATS 2 medium zucchini (about 8 inches) 3/4 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 tablespoons ketchup Salt and pepper to taste Trim the ends off zucchini. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Finely chop pulp. In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into the zucchini shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until zucchini is tender, 25-30 minutes.