Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
Delightful low-carb zucchini boats filled with a cheesy beef mixture, perfect for a cozy evening meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg