Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
A comforting dish featuring savory ground beef and gooey melted cheese stuffed into tender zucchini, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon, creating hollow “boats.”
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Be sure to drain excess fat to keep the filling light and wholesome.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste, blending the flavors beautifully.
- Carefully fill the zucchini halves with the beef mixture, making sure to pack them generously.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the filled zucchini boats for a gooey finish.
- Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly—just irresistible!
Notes
Perfect to serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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