Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy dinner option that turns ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal. These tender zucchini halves are stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and aromatic spices, making them perfect for both busy weeknights and entertaining guests. Whether you serve them as a family dinner or at a gathering, these flavorful boats are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir half of the cheese into the beef mixture, then fill each zucchini half generously with this mixture.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling with olive oil or garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini half (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg