Polish Style Stuffed Zucchini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350F.Bring 1 c of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add rice and cook 7-10 minutes, until the rice just starts to soften. (It should still be firm in the middle.)
3. 3
   Drain rice immediately and set aside.While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a small frying pan and saut onions over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until golden.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and set aside.Slice the zucchini length-wise and scrape out the core, creating a boat with about a half inch of flesh on all sides.In a large bowl, mix sauted onions, par-cooked rice, raw ground beef, egg, and spices. Fill the zucchini boats with the stuffing. Top with breadcrumbs.
5. 5
   Place the stuffed zucchini boats on an aluminum foil lined baking pan and bake, uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the internal temperature is 165F.