Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a healthy low-carb dinner made with seasoned beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese baked in tender zucchini shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved and scooped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare zucchini boats.
- Pre-bake zucchini for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings and simmer.
- Fill zucchini boats with beef mixture.
- Top with cheese and bake until melted.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for best texture.
- Pre-baking zucchini prevents excess moisture.
- Fresh herbs add extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg