Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
Delicious zucchini boats stuffed with savory ground beef, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 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.
- Warm a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and zucchini is tender.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different proteins and cheeses or add fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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