A delicious and healthy meal option, ground beef zucchini boats a fun and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy!
Zucchinis stuffed with a hearty ground meat sauce and topped with melted cheese, these zucchini boats are a delicious and easy low-carb meal option.
They are perfect for those times you are craving lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs, but want a keto-friendly option.
Whether you are looking for a low carb meal or just a lighter dinner recipe, these ground beef stuffed zucchini are a healthy dinner.
Ground Beef Zucchini Boats Ingredients
– Zucchini: Look for zucchini that are not bruised, soft or dented.
– Ground beef: I like to use ground beef for this recipe, but you could also use ground turkey or sausage.
– Marinara sauce: I like to make my own homemade marinara sauce, but you could also use your favorite jarred sauce.
– Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is best.
– Italian seasoning: I like Italian seasoning because it have oregano, thyme, and basil. You could also use oregano, thyme or basil separately.
– Onion: You could use any onion type, but I like to use yellow onion.
– Garlic: I love garlic, so I always use fresh garlic cloves. You could also use garlic powder.
– Cheese: I like to use mozzarella cheese, but you could also use cheddar, Parmesan or any other type of cheese, or a combination of cheeses you like best.
– Salt and pepper: I like to use sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
How to Cook The Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
- Chop the zucchini pulp and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion, garlic, and zucchini pulp until beef is browned and vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Fill each zucchini half with the beef mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
This recipe for ground beef zucchini boats is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite Italian flavors.
These zucchini boats make a great one pot meal, main dish or side dish, and can be easily customized to your liking.
You can serve this Italian dish with a side salad or some roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
This is such an easy dinner recipe you will keep making it over and over!
If you are looking for more zucchini recipes, check out these zucchini fritters or this garlic butter chicken with zucchini.
Easy Zucchini Stuffed with Meat
Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
A delicious and healthy meal option, ground beef zucchini boats a fun and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and carve out the seeded pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch of zucchini flesh attached to the skin.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cooked onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill zucchini boats with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 521Total Fat 35gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 134mgSodium 472mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 3gSugar 5gProtein 42g
