Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy dinner option, featuring zucchini halves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and scooped out
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Brush zucchini halves with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Pre-bake zucchini for 5-7 minutes to soften.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Drain excess fat and mix in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into pre-baked zucchini boats and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the cheese used based on your preference.
- Add additional vegetables to the beef mixture for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg