Foolproof Kousa Mahshi (Beef Stuffed Zucchini)
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Cored zucchini stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice, braised low and slow in a garlicky tomato broth until tender. A traditional Lebanese dish with warm spices like seven spice and cinnamon. Serve as a satisfying dinner main alongside yogurt and garnished with fresh mint.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 kilograms small grey squash (*See notes on leftover filling)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups short grain rice (washed until water runs clear and drained)
- 300 grams medium ground beef (or "regular" with 80/20 lean to fat content)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons seven spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons ghee or olive oil (melted)
- 6 garlic cloves (crushed)
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup passata (tomato sauce)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup lemon juice
- plain yogurt
- dried mint
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 90M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 1138mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 816mg
- Calcium
- 71mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1138MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.