Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
A delicious and easy weeknight dinner featuring zucchini halves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, garlic, and marinara, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini Firm zucchini without large size
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey or meat substitute
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) Optional variations include pepper jack or feta
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the centers with a spoon.
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, adding the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is softened.
- Mix in the Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Generously spoon the beef mixture into each hollowed zucchini half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each filled boat.
- Arrange the zucchini in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy warm!
Notes
For best results, use firm zucchini and experiment with spices. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.