zucchini boats beef
These savory zucchini boats stuffed with seasoned ground beef make a healthy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for dinner any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top each boat with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for the beef or add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat.