California Stuffed Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

huge zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced pimento (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Saute onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic in butter.
Scoop out zucchini.
Saute this scooped portion with the onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic.
Add ground beef; brown.
Add tomato sauce, pimento, 1/2 cup cheese, salt, oregano and pepper.
Fill each zucchini half with mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 for about 30 minutes.
Absolutely delicious!!!!