Description
Delightful stuffed zucchini boats filled with savory ground beef and melty cheese, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat generously with the savory ground beef mixture.
- Top each stuffed zucchini with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese for that extra creamy goodness.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and watch the smiles light up the room!
Notes
Make-ahead friendly: prep the zucchini and filling a day in advance. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg