Bring large pot salted water to a boil. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1/4 cup salsa in bottom of baking dish.

Hollow out center of zucchini. Chop up flesh and squeeze out excess water. Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute.

Brown meat. Add spices and vegetables plus sauce. Cover and simmer about 2 minutes.

Fill zucchini about 1/3 cup each. Top with cheese. Cover with foil and back 35 minutes.