large round zucchini (I used more)(or use 4-6 regular long zucchini • onion, chopped (I used a whole 1) • red bell pepper, chopped (I used 1 n 3\4ths of another) • olive oil • very lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)(I used almost a pound in 7%fat one and 1 lb of 20%) • Spike Seasoning (or use another all-purpose seasoning blend)(I had none so I used paprika, parsley, onion powder, lemon pepper, and ground ginger) • chopped garlic or garlic puree (from a jar)(I used jarred minced garlic) • ground fennel seed (I skipped this) • cooked brown rice(I cooked 2 cups and used 1 and a half cup for stuffing) the rest on plate (I also used instant white rice) my stove top in my rental won't cook rice right unfortunately ) • finely chopped fresh basil (I grow this. so use fresh, it's amazing) • coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, divided • chicken stock(I used half a cup due to adding 2 more round zucchini to stuff)