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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a Cozy Dinner

Enjoy these Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, a quick and customizable dinner option filled with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef lean options for a healthier dish
  • 1 Onion diced, sauté until translucent
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce use your favorite variety
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning or swap for taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded mozzarella or cheddar
For the Zucchini
  • 4 Zucchini select firm ones
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking spray
  • to taste Salt for enhancing flavor
  • to taste Pepper for enhancing flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash zucchinis, slice them in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and flesh, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute.
  4. Stir in ground beef, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Mix in diced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon the filling into hollowed zucchini halves, top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These Ground Beef Zucchini Boats can be easily adapted to suit any palate, making them a perfect cozy dinner option!

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