Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats Recipe
These Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a delicious and satisfying meal that pairs tender zucchini with a savory beef filling, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a wholesome dinner that’s easy to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and scooped out to create “boats”
Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise, scoop out the center, brush with olive oil, pre-bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the Beef Filling: Sauté onion, garlic, add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain fat, add tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble & Bake: Fill zucchini boats with beef mixture, top with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs, serve hot with sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat with filling
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Zucchini, Boats, Easy Recipe, Cheese, Dinner
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