| Prep Time | 15 minutes | 
| Cook Time | 30 minutes | 
| Passive Time | 45 minutes | 
| Servings | 
             
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    Ingredients
    
                - 5/6 Zucchini medium or large
 - 1 kg ground beef
 - 1 red onion
 - 1 red pepper chopped
 - 2 garlic cloves minced
 - 2 tbsp olive oil
 - 1 tbsp cumin
 - 1 tbsp sweet paprika
 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
 - 1/2 cup red beans
 - 1 tbsp lime juice
 - 1 tbps parsley chopped
 - Salt
 - Black Pepper
 
            
 
 
 
 
        
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    Instructions
    
                - Pre-heat the oven to 180º C or 370ªF.
 - Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides. Season with salt, black pepper and drizzle with oliveoil. Place into the oven and bake ir for 20-25 minutes.
 - While the zucchini is cooking, add the red onion and garlic cloves in a larged skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
 - Season ground beef with lime juice, sweet paprika, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper and salt. Mix it very well to combine.
 - Add this mixture to the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, tossing and breaking up occasionally until just cooked through.
 - Add red beans and cherry tomatoes.
 - Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until sauce has reduce.
 - Fill the zucchini boats with ground beef mixture. Add shredded cheese on top.
 - Place back into the oven and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with parsley chopped.
 - Serve hot.
 
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.