Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
A nutritious and satisfying dish featuring ground beef stuffed into tender zucchini, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the zucchini boats
- 4 medium medium zucchinis Halved and scooped out
For the filling
- 1 lb ground beef Cooked until browned
- 1 small onion, chopped Sautéed until translucent
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Sautéed with onion
- 1 cup marinara sauce Can use higher quality marinara for better flavor
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella or cheddar, for topping
- for drizzling Olive oil To enhance flavors
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, draining any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For presentation, sprinkle fresh herbs like basil or parsley on top just before serving. Pair with a crisp salad or garlic bread.